Salem Witch Trials
Where is Salem located?
Massachusetts
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
a) author of The Crucible
b) US Senator
c) Reverend in Salem
US Senator
Name one story written by Arthur Miller.
The Crucible
The story opens (begins) in whose home?
Reverend Parris
“Uncle, the rumor of witchcraft is all about; I think you’d best go down and deny it yourself.”
Abigail
Christian faith that originated in England during the 1600s
Puritanism (Puritans)
What did McCarthy accuse people of being?
Communists (Russian spies)
Miller was once married to which famous actress?
Marilyn Monroe
Describe what occurred in the woods.
girls dancing, fire, someone was naked, Abigail drank blood
"Child..."
Which country did the Puritans leave to come to the US?
England
Over 300 accused people were denied of what?
work / jobs
Miller compared the blacklisting of McCarthyism to what historical event?
Salem Witch Trials
What is the connection between Abigail and John Proctor?
“You drank blood. Abby, you drank blood.”
Betty
How long did the witch hunts last?
a) 8 months
b) 8 years
c) 18 days
8 months
McCarthyism occurred during the 1950s following which war?
World War II
How did Arthur Miller die?
heart attack
What is the name of the reverend called in to assist in the witch hunts?
Reverend Hale
“I am your third preacher in seven years."
Reverend Parris
True or False: More than 150 people were imprisoned for witchcraft.
True
Edward R. Murrow, who revealed that McCarthy was dishonest, worked for which news station?
CBS
Miller’s writing style is referred to as didactic, which means “intended to ________.”
teach
Where is Tituba from?
Barbados
“I don’t compact with no devil!”
Tituba