The Crucible
The Cop and the Anthem
The Gift of the Magi
Movie Magic
Other Literary Terms
100

This character caused all kinds of Mayhem just so she could be with the man she wanted. She was willing to do anything... even get rid of his wife!

Abigail Williams

100

What did Soapy do for a living?

Nothing; he was a homeless man.

100

What was Della's most prized possession?

her long beautiful hair

100

Different categories or types of films/stories are called this

genres

100

This is when you say one thing, but mean the opposite

verbal irony

200

What happened to Abigail Williams at the end of the play?

She stole her uncle's money and ran away.

200

In order to have a warm place to live and food to eat for the winter, Soapy decides to do this.

Break the law, get arrested

200

What was Jim's most prized possession?

His gold watch

200
Before a movie is filmed, this must be written

a screen play

200
When the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens

situational irony

300

This character faced a terrible decision; lie and stay alive? Or tell the truth and be hung for witchcraft?

John Proctor

300

What was Soapy's first attempt at getting arrested?

He tried to go into a fancy restaurant to eat a dinner he couldn't pay for.

300

What did Della sell to get money for Jim's Christmas present and how much did she sell it for?

(must answer both questions)

Her hair; $20

300

This is where multiple people come together to pitch ideas about characters and story lines

a Writer's Room

300

When the audience/reader knows something that the character does not

Dramatic Irony

400

The real Abigail Williams was only how old?

13

400

How many times did Soapy try and fail to get arrested?

6

400

Why did Jim look at Della strangely when Della gave him his gift?  What had he done?

He sold his watch to buy her combs. He couldn't use the gift and she couldn't use hers.

400

In a script, this is what the character's lines are called

Dialogue

400

Give an example of any type of Irony and then tell what type it is

Double points for correct answers!

500
Some historians believe that many of the symptoms experienced by the Puritans during the Salem Witch Trials was caused by this in their food.

Ergot or mold

500

For what "crime" did Soapy finally get arrested at the end of the story?

Loitering, standing around outside of the church

500

What is a magi? What other story does the author mention that has magi who give gifts?

Magi are wise men. In the story of Jesus' birth, 3 magi, or wise men, brought gifts to the Christ

500

What is one of the worst mistakes you can make as a new writer in a Writer's Room?

Not talking/Not having anything to say

Talking too much

Never having any new ideas

500

Define theme and then give a theme of any of the stories discussed in this game

the message or lesson of the story

themes may vary

Fully correct answers get double points!