Characters
Who is the protagonist of the story? Who is the antagonist of the story? (Both answers needed to receive points!)
Protagonist - John Proctor
Antagonist - Abigail Williams
Why are some of the "bewitched" girls fearful of Abigail?
Abigail tells them that if they expose her or her lies that she will viciously kill them.
What types of people were arrested for witchcraft in Salem during this time?
a) women on the outskirts of society
b) women from respected families
c) men from respected families
d) all of the above
e) only A and B
D! All of the above! Almost anyone could be accused of witchcraft
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During which century did the Salem Witch Trials take place? (ex. = 1900s... 1200s...etc.)
1600s. (1692 to be exact!)
Wicked, a new musical film (which is also about witches!), is a retelling of which classic story?
The Wizard of Oz
All of the following statements about Elizabeth Proctor are true, EXCEPT:
A) She is John Proctor's wife
B) She fired Abigail Williams for having an affair with her husband
C) She lied to the court
D) She is put to death for being a witch
D is not true.
Describe in detail the significance of John Proctor's line: "My wife would never lie."
John convinces the court that his wife Elizabeth is honest and would never lie. When he confesses to his affair with Abigail, instead of telling the truth and confirming it, Elizabeth DOES lie to protect John's reputation. The court believes Elizabeth and uses this as evidence for John being a witch.
According to Judge Danforth, who is the ONLY reliable witness in a witchcraft case?
The Victim of witchcraft, because the witch cannot be believed.
Describe the state of Salem at the start of Act IV. (In other words, what is happening to the state of the town towards the end of the play, when many of the town's residents have been arrested for witchcraft.)
So many people have been arrested for witchcraft that the town is falling into a state of disrepair. Crops are dying in the fields, animals aren't being tended to, many job occupations are vacant, etc...
In Greek mythology there is a mythical creature called the minotaur, which is made up of two real-life creatures. What are the two creatures that make up a minotaur?
a human and a bull
This character is an old woman, and was greatly respected in Salem as a midwife and wise woman until being accused of being a witch.
Rebecca Nurse
At the end of the novel, why does Parris want the hangings postponed?
He is afraid for his safety and starts to realize some of the confessions are false
When Mary Warren tries to tell the truth about the girls lying about witchcraft, what happens? (Describe with as much detail as you can.)
Judge Danforth tells her that if she does not "confess" that she will be hanged. Fearing for her life, Mary Warren continues to pretend to be "bewitched" and screams and "sees spirits" like the rest of the girls.
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The story of The Crucible is a metaphor for this instance in American history....
McCarthyism / The Red Scare (when people would accuse others in positions of power of Communism)
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
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This character is a specialist in witchcraft from a neighboring town, sent to Salem to assist after the witchcraft accusations begin to grow
Reverend John Hale
Explain in detail how the "poppet" helps incriminate Elizabeth Proctor.
The poppet doll belongs to Mary Warren, who works for the Proctors. Mary leaves the poppet at the Proctors' home with a needle in its belly. When the house is searched, the town uses the stabbed poppet as evidence to Elizabeth being a witch and tormenting Abigail.
Why doesn't John Proctor baptize his third child?
John doesn't like Reverend Parris and doesn't feel like he is close to God or runs his church in a way that shows love to God. Due to this, he does not want Parris to perform the baptism on his child.
How does John maintain his "goodness" at the end of the story?
He tears up his false confession and refused to lie and say he's a witch or accuse others of being a witch, because he knows it is not true. Even though his is hanged, he dies "good" because he does not contribute to the lie of witchcraft.
List Earth's seven continents in order from largest to smallest.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
This character is the minister of Salem, and Abigail's uncle
Reverend Samuel Parris
a) maintaining his reputation
b) the health and safety of the "bewitched" girls
c) using this as an opportunity to steal land from the Proctors
d) using this as an opportunity to quickly rise in the ranks of his Church
A ) maintaining his reputation
She is accused of "spiritually" killing Mrs. Putnam's babies, since she was the midwife who helped deliver them.
Which character said this line? "I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet"
Abigail Williams
Which famous artist painted both the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper?
Leonardo DaVinci