Plot
The author’s decision to end Act One with the anticipation of George’s arrival is meant to instill a feeling of
a. suspense
b. joy
c. sadness
d. all of the above
a. suspense
The purpose of Chris’s statement “I felt wrong to be alive, to open the bank-book, to drive the new car, to see the new refrigerator,” is to demonstrate his
a. inability to fight in the war.
b. his guilt from thriving after the war.
c. knowledge of how to drive a car.
d. his excitement of getting a new refrigerator
b. his guilt from thriving after the war.
Joe was _______________ because he wasn’t at work the day the cylinders were shipped.
exonerated
When Frank _______________ into the backyard, the reader can deduce that he is laid back.
saunters
Miller chose to include the apple tree in the description throughout Act One in order to
a. express its symbolic meaning through its connection to Larry.
b. enable the reader to understand that Kellers like apples.
c. inform the readers of Mother’s emotional state.
d. inform the reader that apple trees grow in August.
a. express its symbolic meaning through its connection to Larry.
Why would Chris marrying Annie make Kate upset?
a. Kate is not ready for her son to grow up and move out of the house.
b. Since Annie used to date Larry, Chris marrying Annie would be like pronouncing Larry dead.
c. Kate and Annie do not get along, so Kate thinks that Annie will be a bad influence on Chris.
d. Kate is worried that Keller could not run the business by himself.
b. Since Annie used to date Larry, Chris marrying Annie would be like pronouncing Larry dead.
How does Ann feel about her father (Steve)?
a. She believes her father is a murderer.
b. She is convinced her father deserves the electric chair.
c. She trusts that her father is innocent.
d. She suspects that her father is not telling the whole truth.
a. She believes her father is a murderer.
Chris is _______________ to tell Mother about his relationship with Annie because she may get angry.
apprehensive
While Mother’s emotions can be viewed as erratic, Keller is best described as _______________.
stolid
What is the setting of the play?
a. Midwest
b. New York
c. Germany
d. Northeast
a. Midwest
The reason Joe is exonerated and Steve is in jail is
a. Joe was friends with the judge.
b. Joe was not at work the day Steve chose to ship the broken airplane parts.
c. Steve took the blame for what happened and proved that Joe was innocent.
d. Joe snuck out of jail and has been on the run ever since.
b. Joe was not at work the day Steve chose to ship the broken airplane parts.
Before he disappeared, Larry’s role in the miliary was a
a. medic
b. foot soldier
c. commanding officer
d. pilot
d. pilot
Mother is consistently _______________ for control of the conversation because she does not want to face the possibility of Larry’s death.
striving
An example of Dr. Bayliss’s _______________ sense of humor can be found when he says, “When you marry, never, even in your mind, never count your husband’s money.”
wry
What are Joe's and Kate's reaction to George calling their home to speak to Annie?
a. angry
b. happy
c. paranoid
d. disappointed
c. paranoid
When Kate asks about Chris and Annie’s intentions, Keller says the following: “Don’t look at me like that, he didn’t tell me anymore than he told you.” Why does he lie here?
a. He wants to protect Kate’s feelings
b. He does not want to get caught in the middle of the situation
c. He wants to keep the peace in his household
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The author’s decision to include Kate’s request for Larry’s horoscope contributes to the reader’s understanding of Kate’s
a. interest in horoscopes.
b. friendship with Frank.
c. longing for evidence that Larry is alive.
d. none of the above
c. longing for evidence that Larry is alive.
Chris is _______________ in his letters to Annie regarding their relationship because he doesn’t feel he deserves to be loved.
ambiguous
Mother becomes _______________ as Annie and Chris attempt to make her believe that Larry is dead.
exasperated
How does Kate feel about the game Joe plays with Bert?
a. The game makes her laugh.
b. She is very angry and wants Joe to stop the game.
c. She plays the game with her husband and the kids.
d. She does not even know about the game.
b. She is very angry and wants Joe to stop the game.
Based on the conversation between Annie and Kate, the reader can infer
a. Annie accepts Larry’s probable death and is ready to move forward.
b. Annie cannot move on with her life.
c. Kate expects Annie to marry another man as soon as possible.
d. Kate is angry with Annie for moving to New York.
a. Annie accepts Larry’s probable death and is ready to move forward.
Based on indirect characterization (words and actions), Joe Keller can best be described as
a. peacekeeper
b. lively
c. resentful
d. miserable
a. peacekeeper
Keller gets more and more _______________ when he asks Chris if Annie was sent to get information.
combative
When Jim makes fun of Frank for believing in horoscopes, Frank feels __________.
peeved
What other play did the author of All my Sons famously write?
NO MULTIPLE CHOICE (not on test, just for fun)
The Crucible