Arthur the Author
Who is the author of The Crucible?
Arthur Miller
Who is Parris' daughter?
Betty
What religious group are the Proctors, Parris, the Putnams, etc. a part of?
Puritans
During which year did The Salem Witch Trials take place?
1692
This portion of the play is not meant to be read out loud; it guides the actors; it informs the audience...
Stage Directions
What was the author accused of?
Communism
What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and Reverend Parris?
Uncle, niece
What is Reverend Parris' primary concern as a reverend?
Money (home, wood supply)
Which character is observed dancing naked in the woods?
Mercy Lewis
Dialogue refers to a conversation between ____ people.
Two
Who was Arthur Miller briefly married to?
Marilyn Monroe
How many children do the Putnams have, and why is this important?
One child - because Goody Putnam has had several miscarriages.
When Elizabeth Proctor denies the existence of witchcraft, Reverend Hale interprets this as she is denying...
the existence of God
Arthur Miller uses The Salem Witch Trials as a representation of which historical event?
McCarthyism
The conversation was titillating. The term titillate means...
To excite
Celebrities that were accused of communism were ...
Blacklisted
Which family does Mary Warren serve?
The Proctors
Which test does Reverend Hale give to John and Elizabeth Proctor to determine if witchcraft is in their home?
Naming the 10 commandments
When he was accused of being a communist, how did Arthur Miller respond?
The inability to move (Think Betty Parris)
Inert
Who accused others of communism in 1950?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
How many children does Rebecca Nurse have? Grandchildren?
11, 26
How many times does John Proctor go to church in seven months?
26
Where is Tituba from? Which family does she serve?
Barbados, Parris
The ability to hide or conceal one's true motives...(Think Abigail Williams)
Dissemble