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100

What real life event was the crucible based on?

The Salem witch trials of 1692

100

Where the dancing occurred.

In the woods.

100

Which one of the commandments could John Proctor not recite?

The Seventh Commandment (Adultery).

100

"They want slaves, not such as I. Let them send to Barbados for that. I not black my face for any of them!" 

Abigail Williams

100

Had an illicit relationship. Leader of a group. One of the main factors in the witch trials.

Abigail Williams.

200

In what state did the witch trials take place?

Massachusetts. 

200

Where were people in the crucible kept after being arrested? 

Salem Jails, some transferred to Boston Jails.

200

Where did Abigail work before she was fired?

At the Proctor Household?

200

"Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time."

John Proctor

200

A father of three. Lives out in the country. Would not give their signature to the church.

John Proctor.

300

The main punishment for people who would not confess to being a witch during the crucible.

Hanging/Lynching.

300

Where did John Proctor install doors?

The church.

300

How many children did Mr. and Mrs. Putnam lose? 

Seven.

300

"More weight."

Giles Corey

300

The first "afflicted" by witches. Has been associated with flying.

Betty Parris

400

What year period did the trials take place?

1692 (1600's)

400

Where Abigail found Hale roaming. Then tried to report his wife for it.

The Proctor home.

400

How many people signed Giles's deposition?

91

400

“I speak my own sins; I cannot judge another. I have no tongue for it.”

John Proctor

400

Loyal to the end. Very well informed in court. wouldn't give the names.

Giles Corey

500

Who was the first person to be accused of witchcraft 

Tituba 

500
Where did the convicted get hanged?

In the gallows.

500

Where does Parris say he received his education from?

Harvard College.

500

"There is prodigious danger in the seeking of loose spirits."

Rebecca Nurse

500

The creator of the poppet embedded with a needle. A house worker. 

Mary Warren

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