The Crucible
Exam:
Name: ____________________________________________
I. Character Matching (2pts each, 30 total):
1.) John Proctor
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a.) Demands “more weight”
2.) Elizabeth Proctor
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b.) Among the first women to be arrested on suspicion of witchcraft
3.) Reverend Hale
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c.) Described as being a “death-ridden woman”
4.) Reverend Parris
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d.) This individual’s actions served as the basis for The Crucible
5.) Abigail Williams
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e.) Alleged to not be capable of telling a lie
6.) Mary Warren
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f.) Has a rather odd taste for chicken’s blood
7.)Martha Corey
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g.) The lowest-ranked member of the Parris household
8.) Giles Corey
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h.) Wishes to regain the honor that was once in his name.
9.) Thomas Putnam
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i.) Publicly denounces the witchcraft proceedings
10.) Ann Putnam
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j.) Makes his money off of disputes over land
11.) Judge Danforth
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k.) Attempts to explain the strange actions of the girls as mere childhood silliness
12.) Tituba
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l.) Enjoys reading “strange books.”
13.) Rebecca Nurse
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m.) He is the reason that John Proctor’s third child has not been baptized
14.) Sarah Good
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n.) Gives to Elizabeth Proctor the “gift” of a poppet
15.) Joseph McCarthy _____
o.) Values the authority of the court above justice
II. Multiple Choice (2pts each, 20 total):
1.) _____ What is it an example of when Elizabeth lies about John’s relationship with Abigail, not knowing that
Proctor has already confessed the truth?
a.) Irony b.) Dramatic Irony c.) Metaphor d.) Allegory
2.) _____ Reverend Hale can best be described as:
a.) One who values the material over the spiritual b.) An anxious, paranoid man c.) An essentially
common sense man who assesses a situation for what it’s worth d.) None of the above
3.) _____ What does Abigail claim to see in an attempt to make the court believe that Mary is “witching” them?
a.) A yellow bird b.) A demonic poppet c.) Goody Putnam’s seven dead children d.) The darkness of
John Proctor’s heart
4.) _____ Which commandment does Proctor forget when Reverend Hale quizzes him?
a.) Thou shalt not kill b.) Thou shalt not commit adultery c.) Honor thy mother and father d.) Thou shalt
not covet
5.) _____ Proctor takes back his confession because:
a.) He wants to save Elizabeth’s life b.) Hale urges him to do so c.) He hopes to escape prison d.) He
wishes to save his reputation
6.) _____ Which of the following statements are NOT true: I. Tituba is blamed for the death of Mrs. Putnam's babies
II. Rebecca is considered an evil person by many people III. No one is ever actually hanged as a result of the trials
a.) All statements are true b.) III only c.) I, II, and III d.) II and III
7.) _____ Tituba confesses that she:
a.) Committed adultery b.) Tried to kill Reverend Parris c.) Gave the poppet to Elizabeth Proctor d.) Saw
Sarah Good with the devil
8.) _____ Mary Warren begins to refuse the Proctors’ orders because:
a.) Her involvement in the witchcraft trials has given her a sense of self-importance b.) She can no longer
tolerate Proctor’s threats of physical punishment c.) She suspects Elizabeth of witchcraft d.) Abigail has
exercised mind control over her
9.) _____ Abigail:
a.) Is hanged b.) Flees Salem c.) Commits suicide d.) Becomes a respected member of the church
10.) _____ The Crucible is an example of a(n):
a.) Theocracy b.) Allegory c.) Satire d.) Captivity Narrative
III. Quote Matching- Match the character to their quote (2pts each, 10 total):
1.) John Proctor
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a.) “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!”
2.) Elizabeth Proctor
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b.) “I have made a bell of my honor! I have rung the bell of my good name.”
3.) Reverend Hale
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c.) “There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!”
4.) Abigail Williams
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d.) “Why it is all simple. I come to do the Devil’s work. I come to counsel
Christians they should belie themselves.”
5.) Reverend Parris
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e.) “I have a sense for heat… and yours has drawn me to my window, and I have
seen you looking up, burning in your loneliness.”
IV. Short Essay Questions- All answers must use evidence from the text to support the argument, and must
also be ONE FULL PARAGRAPH in length. Record all answers on the attached sheet of paper (10pts each,
40 total):
1.
A dynamic character changes in an important way as a result of the story’s action. In your opinion, which
character from The Crucible serves as the greatest example of a dynamic character? Support your answer with
details from the text.
2.
In your opinion, does John Proctor die with honor or as a fool? Support your answer with details from the text.
3.
Explain the link between The Crucible and McCarthyism.
4.
A “crucible” is defined as the following:
1.) a container made of a substance that can resist great heat, for melting, fusing, or calcining ores, metals,
etc.;
2.) the hollow at the bottom of an ore furnace, where the molten metal collects;
3.) a severe test or trial
Based upon these definitions, why do you feel that Arthur Miller chose to name his play The Crucible?