Guess the Character
Which of the girls was the one who accused the other girls of witchcraft?
Abigale Williams
Who said this:
"We goin' to Barbados, soon the Devil gits here with the feathers and the wings."
Tituba
A large number of people reacting to something in fear, instead of reacting calmly and with reason.
Mass hysteria
Why did Betty Parris fake being in a coma?
She did it out of fear after being caught dancing in the woods
True or False
Mass hysteria was an important problem in both the Crucible and the Red Scare.
True
What were the names of the two judges in the Crucible?
Judge Danforth and Judge Hathorne
Who said this:
"I made a gift for you today, Goody Progtor. I had to sit long hours in a chair, and passed the time with sewing."
Marry Warren
When characters prioritize keeping a good reputation over telling the truth, even if it means betraying others.
Reputation and integrity
Who could not recite the 10 Commandments when asked by Reverend Hale?
John Proctor
How were lives destroyed by these two events?
The Crucible: victims were executed if found guilty
The Red Scare: victims' reputations were ruined, and jobs were lost
What mother lost seven of her babies at birth and blamed it on witchcraft from Rabecca Nurse?
Ann Putnam
Who said this:
"But if you traffiked with spirits in the forest I must know it now, for surely my enemies will, and they will ruin me with it."
Reverend Parris
The Puritan society did not allow people with different beliefs or practices.
Intolerance
Who did Abigail accuse of witchcraft?
Elizabeth Proctor
Tituba
What two people from these events used their judicial power to establish intimidation and fear, which was used to charge people with different views and beliefs?
Judge Danforth
U.S. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy
Who was trying to hide the truth of what happened in the forest?
Reverend Parris
Who said this:
"But witchcraft is ipso facto, on its face and by nature, an invisible crime, is it not? Therefore, who may possibly be witness to it? The witch and the victim. None other."
Danforth
People in positions of power use their power to get their way and keep their reputation.
Power and authority
What was used as evidence to frame Elizabeth Proctor for the murder of Abigail?
A poppet with a needle stabbed into it
How were many accusations and convictions in The Red Scare and The Crucible similar to each other?
They had false accusations with weak or no evidence
Who claimed they were returning to their home with the Devil?
Tituba
Who said this:
"I will not give you no name. I mention my wife's name once and I'll burn in hell long enough for that. I srand mute."
Giles Corey
False accusations and lies were made to manipulate the situation and for someone to gain personal benefits.
Lies and deception
What was John Proctor's reason for tearing up the signed confession?
He would rather die with integrity
What method did both McCarthy and Abigail use to get the result they wanted?
Fear