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The Crucible Final Test
Part I – Multiple Choice: Select the best answer for each question.
1.
You can infer that Abigail and Mercy left Salem because they a.
have gone to Andover to watch those witch trials. b.
were secretly asked to leave by Parris. c.
fear the villagers will soon turn on them. d.
cannot bear to see Proctor hanged.
2.
Which line best expresses the truth behind the trials? a.
“I have evidence for the court!” b.
“But it does not follow that everyone accused is part of it.” c.
“Is every defense an attack upon the court?” d.
“Private vengeance is working through this testimony!”
3.
By the end of Act II, Reverend Hale has begun to worry that a.
Most of the villagers are in league with the Devil. b.
Rebecca Nurse did murder Goody Putnam’s babies. c.
The villagers might rebel against his authority. d.
Perhaps innocent people are being accused.
4.
Hale denounces the proceedings of the court because he a.
feels that the Devil will never be driven from Salem. b.
is upset by the way John Proctor has treated Abigail. c.
believes that Parris has orchestrated the trials. d.
believes the testimony of Mary Warren and John Proctor.
5.
Which statement made by Abigail shows that she is not as harmless as she appears? a.
“I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down.” b.
“She is blackening my name in the village!” c.
“Uncle, you’ve prayed since midnight.” d.
“My name is good in the village.”
6.
Tituba most likely confessed to meeting with the Devil because she a.
did not want to get Abigail in trouble. b.
thought it would save her life. c.
wanted the villagers to fear her. d.
wanted to please Parris.
7.
Why is there tension between Elizabeth Proctor and her husband? a.
John is planning to leave Elizabeth. b.
John has had an adulterous affair. c.
Elizabeth is very ill. d.
John plans to spend more time with Abigail.
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8.
Elizabeth Proctor did not tell Danforth that Abigail was a harlot because she a.
wanted John to be arrested. b.
did not want to hurt Abigail’s reputation. c.
wanted to save John’s reputation. d.
feared that John might be hanged for adultery.
9.
Most of the villagers view Rebecca Nurse as a a.
spiteful woman. b.
kind and respectable person. c.
harmless gossip. d.
merciless judge of others.
10.
Why is it important to Danforth and Parris that Proctor confess? a.
They truly want to save Proctor’s soul. b.
His confession will convince people the court has been just. c.
Elizabeth has pleaded for Proctor’s life. d.
His confession will prove that Abigail is a fraud.
11.
When Abigail says to Danforth, “Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits? Beware of it!” she is a.
asking Danforth for forgiveness. b.
saying that she regrets accusing innocent people. c.
using her power to threaten him. d.
asking Danforth the help her.
12.
"More weight." What of the following is NOT significant about this line? a.
Giles chooses his death, sacrificing himself to spare others. b.
Danforth erroneously believes that Giles will admit to witchery if placed under greater torture. c.
Elizabeth mentions this to John as he decides whether or not to admit to witchcraft, serving as an example of a friend who sacrificed himself for a greater good. d.
Because Giles dies by refusing to answer questions, he is not excommunicated and dies a Christian.
13.
Why do many of the accused admit to witchcraft? a.
By admitting to witchcraft they can accuse others of the same crime. b.
They are trying to set an example for people who have not confessed. c.
They are actually witches. d.
By admitting to witchcraft they guarantee that they will not be executed.
14.
Which of the following is NOT a complaint that Proctor has against Reverend Parris? a.
Parris demands too much compensation, such as the right to his house. b.
Parris reaches out for land at the expense of his neighbors c.
Parris focuses on hell and damnation in his services. d.
Parris wastes the church money on extravagant items.
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Part II – Matching: Match each character to their description.
A.
Reverend Parris B . Abigail Williams C . Mary Warren
D . John Proctor
G.
Giles Corey
E . Elizabeth Proctor F . Rebecca Nurse
H . Reverend Hale I . Deputy Gov Danforth
15.
An orphan who is sly and conniving, she has the town of Salem listening and obeying her every whim.
16.
He refuses to confess to witchcraft and is crushed to death.
17.
Cannot forgive her husband for his infidelity; it is believed that she has never told a lie.
18.
He is stubborn and allows the witchcraft trials to proceed even though he has been presented with considerable evidence showing how ridiculous and possibly false they may be.
19.
A sweet old lady who believes the children are just playing games.
20.
He is greedy and obsessed with his reputation, his niece starts much of the hysteria.
21.
He doesn’t go to church or baptize his children because he hates the Reverend. He believes he is a terrible person.
22.
Believes that the witchcraft trials are false, and tries to help the innocent confess to escape hanging.
23.
She tries to show that the girls are lying, but caves under the immense pressure from her peers and accuses John Proctor of being a witch.
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Part III – Quotes: Identify which character says which quote (some characters have more than one quote).
A . Abigail Williams B.
John Proctor C . Elizabeth Proctor
D . Reverend Parris E . Deputy Governor Danforth F . Giles Corey
24 . “And now you bid me tear the light out of my eyes? I will not, I cannot! You loved me, John
Proctor, and whatever sin it is, you love me yet!”
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. “He has his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!”
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. “All innocent and Christian people are happy for the courts in Salem! These people are gloomy for it.”
27 . “You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John
Proctor.”
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. “You must understand, Sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between.”
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. “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself to lies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave my name!”
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. “More weight.”
Part IV: Select FOUR of the following questions to answer in 2-4 sentences. Be sure to use complete sentences and explain your answers.
31.
Explain why it could be considered ironic that these people called themselves “Puritans”.
32.
Why is Reverend Parris so upset about what Abigail and Betty were doing at the beginning of the play? How do their actions affect him?
33.
What motivations would Abigail have for accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft?
34.
How would you characterize Danforth’s personality?
35.
Who seems more likely to listen to reason, Hale or Danforth? Explain, using specific examples from the play.
36.
To what does Proctor admit in Act Three? How does Abigail react?
37.
Why does Danforth refuse to budge at the end of the play? What is he trying to protect?
38.
Summarize Giles Cory’s death and deconstruct why he refused to answer any questions.
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Part V: Extended Response: Choose one of the following quotes to write about in an extended paragraph (7-10 sentences) . Your response must answer the following questions:
Why is quote is important?
How does the quote reflect the meaning of the entire text?
Your response must also have the following:
Complete sentences
Topic sentence
Examples from the text and
Conclusion
Here are your options. Pick only ONE:
“I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem. We are what we always were in
Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!” (Proctor)
OR
“Is that document a lie? If it is a lie I will not accept it! What say you? I will not deal in lies, Mister!
You will give me your honest confession in my hand or I cannot keep you from the rope. Which way do you go Mister?” (Danforth)
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