The Crucible - Terms & Characters
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Paige Hale
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the allegorical meaning of 'The Crucible'?
It is only about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692.
It is a story about friendship and loyalty.
It is a play that draws parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism of the 1950s.
It is a comedy about misunderstandings.
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Multiple Choice
Which term describes a play that recounts the downfall of a main character?
Tragedy
Comedy
Act
Scene
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Match
Match the following terms to their definitions: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution/Denouement.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution/Denouement
background information
proceeds the climax
the turning point
follows the climax
the complications are resolved
background information
proceeds the climax
the turning point
follows the climax
the complications are resolved
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Match
Match the following terms:
protagonist
antagonist
foil
central character
gives rise to the central conflict
provides a contrast to another character
central character
gives rise to the central conflict
provides a contrast to another character
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Multiple Choice
What does the term 'theocracy' mean?
A government run by the church
A government run by the people
A government run by a king
A government run by merchants
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Multiple Choice
Which character is described as being concerned with his own reputation and reluctant to consider witchcraft as the cause of the girls' fits?
Rev. Samuel Parris
Thomas Putnam
John Proctor
Giles Corey
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements are true about Thomas & Ann Putnam?
They lost seven of their children.
They were highly respected by nearly everyone in Salem.
Many accusations came from their family.
They wanted Parris to remain minister.
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Multiple Choice
Giles Corey was not much of a church goer until he married his last wife, Martha.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
Which character is described as an independent thinker who regards himself as a kind of fraud?
John Proctor
Giles Corey
Rev. Samuel Parris
Francis Nurse
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes Reverend John Hale's motivation for his actions during the witch trials?
He is driven by the desire to do the right thing and the work of God.
He wants to gain fame and recognition in Salem.
He seeks revenge against Reverend Parris.
He is motivated by personal wealth and power.
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