Author
Who wrote the Crucible?
Arthur Miller
Salem, Massachusetts
Who told the story of magic to the girls?
Tituba
What were the 2 ways of being tested to see if someone was a witch?
The touch test and the water test
What were people accused of during The Red Scare?
Being a communist
What year was the play written?
1952
What year does the play take place?
1692
Why were the girls in the woods?
To "conjure" love charms and hexes
What was the touch test?
The accused would touch the accuser and if their tantrum stopped, it meant that they were guilty
What were the consequences of being accused of being a communist during The Red Scare?
Being black listed and/or losing jobs
What time period is the play representing? Hint: 3 words
The Red Scare
What time period does the play take place?
During the salem witch trials
Why was the story of "witches" created?
To avoid punishment
What was the water test?
The accused would be thrown into water. If they drowned they were innocent, if they floated they were found guilty
What is the SCIENCE definition of the word Crucible?
A container used to heat substances at high temps
What kind of literature is the story? (Hint: why is everyone playing a character)
A play
What religion was being practiced during the play?
They were Puritans
Who become "unconcious"?
Betty Paris
Why did the Puritans originally come to America?
For religious freedom
What is the PEOPLE definition of the word Crucible?
A severe test/trial
What is an allegory?
A story with 2 different meanings
What type of government did they have?
A Theocracy
Who were the 3 types of people accused of being a witch?
Women, Healers without families, and outcasts
Name the 4 reasons people would accuse someone of being a witch in the play
Avoid being punished, get revenge on anyone you dislike, gain power/control/land, or take spouses
What did people have to choose between in the play?
To choose between telling the truth or lying to survive