Characters
Who Said It?
Plot
Background
Literary Devices
100

Parris is known as what in Salem?

Reverend/ Minister

100
"I saw Indians smash my dear parents' heads on the pillow next to mine, and I have see some reddish work done in the night."
Abigail Williams
100

When did the trials take place?

1692

100

Explain how The Crucible is an example of an "allegory" / how it relates to McCarthyism

The Crucible is an example of an allegory because on the surface it is about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but what it actually represents is McCarthyism and HUAC in the 1950s.

100
What type of figurative language is being used in this passage: "You ought to bring some flowers in the house... It's winter in here yet."
Metaphor- The Proctor's relationship is being compared to the coldness of winter.
200
Which character is charged with "the marvelous and supernatural murder of Goody Putnam's babies"?
Rebecca Nurse
200
"Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!"
John Proctor
200

What did Mary Warren give to Elizabeth?

A poppet

200

Who did Senator Joseph McCarthy conduct a "witch hunt" on?

People with suspected communist affiliations.

200

"I will fall like an ocean on that court!" uses what device?

Simile
300
Sarah Osburn, Sarah Good, and Tituba were the first people to be accused of witchcraft in Salem. What about these women made them natural scapegoats for the likes of Abigail?
They lacked social status; Osburn was homeless, Good was a drunk, and Tituba was a slave.
300

"And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature?"

Judge Danforth

300

What was in the Poppet and how was it used as evidence?

A needle, used to accuse Elizabeth.

300

What does it mean to be blacklisted?

To be excluded.

300
What is ironic about the Commandment that John Proctor forgets?
He forgets "Thou shalt not commit adultery." This is ironic because it was the one that he was most guilty of breaking, and therefore should have remembered.
400
Why does Proctor refuse to give Danforth his signed witchcraft confession?
Because he wishes to regain/maintain the honor of his name.
400
"Life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it. I beg you, woman, prevail upon your husband to confess. Let him give his lie."
Rev. Hale
400

Which character quit the court?

Hale

400

Why were people afraid to confess/ admit they were communists?

Fear

400

"Your justice would freeze beer!" uses TWO devices

hyperbole and irony

500
What were Giles Corey's final words?
"More weight!"
500

"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"

Elizabeth

500
What is the name of the commandment that John could not remember?

Adultery

500

Name two people in the story that died due to the witch trials?

Giles Cory - from being stoned

John Proctor 

Martha Corey

Rebecca Nurse

500

How is the Poppet used as a symbol in the play?

Mary Warren's rag doll becomes a twisted symbol of supposed witchcraft and planted evidence against Elizabeth.

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