Grammar
Complete sentence or fragment?
"While Mr. Odom typed away."
Fragment
“Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”
John Proctor
What commandment does John Proctor forget to name when listing them for Reverend Hale?
Adultery
Friendly or helpful.
Benevolent
A word or phrase that is placed too far away from the word it is supposed to describe.
Misplaced modifier
"It's" always means what?
It is
"He who weeps for these…weeps for corruption!"
Danforth
Which character is more motivated by his belief in the righteousness and authority of the court, rather than finding the truth and administering justice?
Danforth
Lacking in passion or lukewarm.
Tepid.
Section of the constitution that establishes popular sovereignty.
Preamble
Complete sentence or fragment?
"Mr. Odom smiled after the game."
Complete Sentence
“Let either of you breathe a word… and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you. And you know I can do it; I saw Indians smash my dear parents’ heads on the pillow next to mine…”
Abigail
What piece of evidence does Cheever find and use to accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft?
A poppet.
Rash or impulsive.
Impetuous
Word for something shallow or lacking in depth.
Superficial
What is the singular possessive of "it?"
Its (no apostrophe)
“I have given you a home, child, I have put clothes upon your back—now give me an upright answer. Your name in the town—it is entirely white, is it not?”
Parris
Who is the wealthy landowner who uses the witch trials to falsely accuse Salem residents, in the hopes of acquiring more land?
Putnam
Great musicians always ____ their musical heroes when first learning their instrument. Later, they become original.
Emulate
Who says this line in "The Crucible?"
“Mr. Hale, I have always wanted to ask a learned man—what signifies the readin’ of strange books?”
Giles Corey
Rewrite the sentence so that the modifier is in the correct place.
"She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates."
She served sandwiches on paper plates to the children.
"Excellency, it is a natural lie to tell! I beg you, stop now before another is condemned! I may shut my conscience to it no more – private vengeance is working through this testimony! From the beginning this man has struck me as true. By my oath to heaven, I believe him now…"
Hale
Which character is primarily motivated by fear and self-preservation, and who flips sides to avoid punishment?
Mary Warren
Harmful or destructive.
Deleterious
This _____ rule was of the highest importance.
Cardinal