Characters
She leads the accusations during the witch trials.
Who is Abigail Williams
The play opens in this girl’s bedroom.
Who is Betty Parris
This type of evidence was commonly accepted in the trials, even though it wasn’t reliable.
What is spectral evidence
“Because it is my name!” is said by whom?
Who is John Proctor
The Crucible takes place in this year.
What is 1692
A farmer who tries to reveal the truth and is later arrested.
Who is John Proctor
The girls were caught doing this in the forest.
What is dancing and pretending to conjure spirits
This judge has the most power in the courtroom and refuses to stop the executions.
Who is Judge Danforth
“I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” refers to what struggle?
What is reputation vs. honesty
The real trials occurred in this colony.
What is Massachusetts Bay Colony
The Proctors’ servant who caves under pressure in court.
Who is Mary Warren
Proctor tears up this document.
What is his confession
When someone questioned the court, Danforth often accused them of this.
What is trying to undermine or attack the court
“There is a black mischief afoot in Salem” refers to what?
What is suspicion of witchcraft
Miller wrote the play in response to this event.
What is McCarthyism / the Red Scare
The stubborn judge who refuses to delay executions.
Who is Judge Danforth
Elizabeth lies in court to protect John about this.
What is his affair with Abigail
Giles Corey is pressed to death because he refuses to give this information.
What is the name of the person who accused Putnam
“I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil!” shows what behavior?
What is false accusations
Puritans believed unusual behavior came from whom?
Who is the Devil
The minister who eventually doubts the court’s actions.
Who is Reverend Hale
This moment marks when Hale fully opposes the trials.
What is when innocent people are sentenced despite doubts
This piece of “evidence” is used to arrest Elizabeth Proctor.
What is the poppet with a needle stuck in it
“Theology, sir, is a fortress…” Who says it and what does it mean?
Who is Reverend Hale; What is small sins or doubts can cause major consequences
Many accusations were motivated by this.
What is fear, revenge, or land disputes