The Crucible
This character caused all kinds of Mayhem just so she could be with the man she wanted. She was willing to do anything... even get rid of his wife!
Abigail Williams
What did Soapy do for a living?
Nothing; he was a homeless man.
What was Della's most prized possession?
her long beautiful hair
Different categories or types of films/stories are called this
genres
This is when you say one thing, but mean the opposite
verbal irony
What happened to Abigail Williams at the end of the play?
She stole her uncle's money and ran away.
In order to have a warm place to live and food to eat for the winter, Soapy decides to do this.
Break the law, get arrested
What was Jim's most prized possession?
His gold watch
a screen play
situational irony
This character faced a terrible decision; lie and stay alive? Or tell the truth and be hung for witchcraft?
John Proctor
What was Soapy's first attempt at getting arrested?
He tried to go into a fancy restaurant to eat a dinner he couldn't pay for.
What did Della sell to get money for Jim's Christmas present and how much did she sell it for?
(must answer both questions)
Her hair; $20
This is where multiple people come together to pitch ideas about characters and story lines
a Writer's Room
When the audience/reader knows something that the character does not
Dramatic Irony
The real Abigail Williams was only how old?
13
How many times did Soapy try and fail to get arrested?
6
Why did Jim look at Della strangely when Della gave him his gift? What had he done?
He sold his watch to buy her combs. He couldn't use the gift and she couldn't use hers.
In a script, this is what the character's lines are called
Dialogue
Give an example of any type of Irony and then tell what type it is
Double points for correct answers!
Ergot or mold
For what "crime" did Soapy finally get arrested at the end of the story?
Loitering, standing around outside of the church
What is a magi? What other story does the author mention that has magi who give gifts?
Magi are wise men. In the story of Jesus' birth, 3 magi, or wise men, brought gifts to the Christ
What is one of the worst mistakes you can make as a new writer in a Writer's Room?
Not talking/Not having anything to say
Talking too much
Never having any new ideas
Define theme and then give a theme of any of the stories discussed in this game
the message or lesson of the story
themes may vary
Fully correct answers get double points!