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100

This word means a severe test or trial, often times considered the main word to describe the Salem Witch Trials.

What is "Crucible"?

100
  1. In the opening scene, the young girl lies ______ in her bed, unable to move or respond to her worried family.

What is "inert"?

100

This character is manipulative and got involved in an affair, breaking the traditional mold of Puritan values. 

Who is Abagail? 

200

This word is when you are unable to physically move, best demonstrated through Betty's action in the opening scene of the text.

What is 'Inert'?

200

The presence of witchcraft creates a _______, as the characters struggle with their beliefs and the evidence before them.

What is "paradox"?

200

This person is categorized as "villainous" and has "very little good to be said for him". 

Who is Parris?

300

This word is used when you are reluctant to give or allow, specifically presented through the townspeople's reaction to Reverend Parris. 

What is Begrudge?

300

Abigail would _______________ by hiding her true intentions and pretending that she was only telling the truth about witchcraft.

What is "dissemble"?

300

This person can be characterized as a traitor due to him breaking the moral standards of the Puritan people by having an affair. No one knows except for his wife and the woman he cheated on her with.

Who is Proctor?

400

When something is lawless or immoral, similar to Abigail and Proctors relationship.

What is Liscentious?

400

 The accused entered the courtroom with __________, knowing that their lives and reputations were at risk.

What is 'trepidation'?

400

This person practices their own religion, already setting them to be an outcast in the Puritan community.

Who is Tituba?

500

When someone conceal one’s true motives or thoughts often by giving a false or misleading appearance, such as Abigail putting on an innocent persona.

What is dissemble?

500

 Under the __________ of protecting Salem from witchcraft, some people used the trials to settle personal disagreements.

What is 'pretense'?

500

This person is considered to be the expert of witchcraft and is called to Salem. 

Who is Reverend John Hale?