Puritanism
What year did the Salem Witch Trials begin?
1692
What was the full name AND title of the man who spearheaded McCarthyism?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
Which famous actress was married to Arthur Miller?
Marilyn Monroe
One of the earliest forms of _________.
literature
horrifyingly wicked; of very poor quality, terrible
atrocious
Other than God, who largely influenced (and, at times, controlled) the actions, thoughts, and feelings of the Puritan people?
Puritan ministers
During the Red Scare, what were people afraid of?
Communism
How old was Arthur Miller when he died?
89
_________ are represented by players/actors.
Characters
lacking flavor, vigor, or interest
insipid
What was the name of Jonathan Edwards's famous Puritan sermon?
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
What does HUAC stand for?
House Un-American Activities Committee
What did Arthur Miller refuse to do when he was called upon by the HUAC?
Accuse other "communists"
__________ forces the reader to rely on inferences.
Dialogue
to feel deep sorrow; to express sorrow or mourning for; to grieve; n. an expression of grief; a song or poem expressing grief
lament
What were the moral standards that the Puritans had to live up to/follow called?
The Puritan Code of Ethics
Who was largely targeted during the Red Scare?
entertainers
Puritans
______ is a character’s weakness or trait that results in character’s demise.
Tragic Flaw
having or showing passion, devotion, enthusiasm
zealous
What was the full name of the FIRST MAN who was killed during the Salem Witch Trials?
John Proctor
How could someone lessen their sentence if they were accused by the HUAC?
Give the names of other "communists"
Where was Arthur Miller born?
Harlem, NY
_________ is a story that, on the surface, tells one tale, but has a hidden political meaning underneath.
Political Allegory
a gentle wind or mild breeze
zephyr