Crucible I
Name the first girl we are introduced to that appears to be afflicted by some sort of supernatural illness (a coma)?
Betty
Where/When does Act II open up?
In John Proctor's home, several weeks after the events of Act I
Who is the fat, sly, merciless girl of 18?
Mercy Lewis
Resitution
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; recompense for injury or loss
Who wrote The Crucible in response to the McCarthy Trials?
Arthur Miller
Before the action of the play begins, Betty Parris, Abigail, and their friends have been discovered doing what frowned upon activity?
dancing in the woods
Why is Tituba an easy person to blame for witchcraft?
she is a slave
What is a word used in place of "Mrs."?
Goody
Pious
devoutly religious
What does witchcraft symbolize?
Abigail interacts with the other girls in what way(s)?
Threatening; bullying; manipulation
Reverend Hale says he has had communication with which supernatural figure?
the devil
Where and when is the opening scene of the play set?
Salem, Massachusetts, 1692, in Reverend Parris's home
evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
What is McCarthyism?
A period of U.S. history where citizens were investigated in an attempt to expose domsetic Communists.
Abigail attempted to curse this person by drinking a charm of blood.
Elizabeth Proctor
What is one reason Reverend Hale doubts Proctor's faith? (multiple correct answers)
The doesn't go to church regularly; one of this children are not baptized; he cannot recite the 10 Commandments
What item was used as evidence against Elizabeth Proctor?
A poppet/doll
Deference
humble submission and respect.
What are some traits that would make someone suspected of being a Communist? (multiple correct answers)
Having modern art; maintaining Liberal/left-leaning ideals; having a multi-ethnic friend group.
This person travels to Salem to address the allegations of witchcraft.
Reverend Hale.
Elizabeth states that Abigail wants her accused as a witch for this reason.
So Abigail can have John to herself
How would one BEST describe Thomas Putnam?
Vindictive, holds grudges
Arbitrate
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement.
The McCarthy Trials were convened in order to eradicate this threat to democracy.
Communism
This is why Reverend Parris is so concerned about his reputation.
He believes his congregation wants to push him out of Salem.
How does Act II end?
Elizabeth Proctor has been arrested for suspicion of witchcraft; John Proctor throttles Mary Warren to get her to speak against Abigail Williams in court.
What is the name of the man that comes to serve warrants and collect the accused?
Ezekiel Cheever
Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
The hysteria of witchcraft in Salem is comparable to what hysteria in the 1940s-50s?
The Red Scare