Characters
She is a former servant who manipulates others to achieve her own goals.
Who is Abigail?
This character is most responsible for escalating the hysteria in Salem.
Acceptable answers (with defense):
Who is Abigail Williams?
Who is John Proctor?
Who is Reverend Parris?
One major theme in The Crucible is the power of THIS to create chaos and destroy communities.
What is fear/hysteria?
This item was given to Elizabeth Proctor from Mary Warren and was used as false evidence to arrest her.
What is a poppet/doll/voodoo doll?
This is how Giles Corey dies.
What is pressed to death?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
This American holds the record for most Olympic Gold Medals by a man.
This American holds the record for most Olympic Gold Medals by a woman.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Who is Katie Ledecky?
He is a respected farmer who struggles with guilt over an affair.
Who is John Proctor?
This ultimately causes Reverend Hale to question the validity of the Witch Trials.
What is the execution of innocent people despite evidence of their innocence?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
The play reflects the historical period of THIS in 1950s America, which was characterized by fear, hysteria, and accusations of THIS.
What is McCarthyism?
What is communism?This character is the first character accused of witchcraft in The Crucible.
Who is Tituba?
CHARACTER: She is a loyal wife who values honesty but lies when it matters most to protect those she cares about.
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
This team is going to win the National Championship in volleyball.
Who are the Nebraska Cornhuskers!? (other acceptable answer is the Pitt Panthers)
He is so obsessed with power that he allows his niece to spread lies so he can be the one that “stops the madness/evil”.
Who is Reverend Parris?
The witch trials in The Crucible begin after a group of girls is caught doing THIS in the woods.
What is dancing naked? What is drinking blood? What is chanting/engaging in pagan rituals?
Salem's government is a THIS, which shows how combining religion politics can lead to chaos/fear/hysteria.
What is a theocracy.
DAILY DOUBLE!!
In a moment of defiance, John Proctor does THIS, declaring that THIS is more important than his life.
What is tearing up his confession and what is his name?
TEXT CONNECTION: Explain a moment in the play where someone prioritizes their reputation over the truth.
Answers may vary.
THREE of the highest-grossing films of all time are directed by THIS DIRECTOR.
Who is James Cameron?
He evolves from supporting the trials/being an expert on witchcraft to condemning/opposing the trials.
Who is Reverend Hale?
In a climactic scene, Elizabeth Proctor lies to the court to do THIS, though this lie has unintended consequences. (which are what---100 bonus points!)
What is to protect John's reputation?
THIS is a parallel between 1950s McCarthyism/the Red Scare and The Crucible/The Witch Trials?
What is convicting someone on little-to-no tangible evidence?
What is fear controlled people and led to false accusations to save themselves?
What is the dangers of unchecked power and authority?
What is damaged relationships and reputations?
Abigail Williams leaves Salem after doing THIS and running away, escaping backlash/retaliation from the townspeople!
What is steals all of her uncle, Reverend Parris', money?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
John Proctor's final decision to die rather than confess highlights his belief in the importance of THIS and THIS.
What is personal integrity/honor/reputation and sense of morality?
What is the Mariana Trench and what is the Pacific Ocean?
She blames witchcraft for the deaths of her many kids and swears to get revenge.
Who is Ann Putnam?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Abigail Williams uses accusations of witchcraft to achieve personal goals, including THIS and hiding her own THIS!
What is revenge on Elizabeth Proctor and what is sin/guilt/'witchcraft'?
Throughout the play, fear drives decisions and actions. These are TWO specific things that the townspeople are afraid of.
What is fear of the unknown?
What is fear of losing power?
What is fear of death?
What is fear of losing their reputation?
What is a dagger/knife?
WORLD CONNECTIONS: Explain a moment in modern society where someone prioritizes their reputation over the truth.
Answers may vary
This was the Beatles’ first number one hit in the United States.
What is 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'?