The Crucible - Act I Vocabulary Quiz

Active and lively

Motionless; non-reactive

Quick to respond

Energetic and dynamic.

To support a group

To oppress a race or group of people because of ethnicity or religion

To celebrate diversity

To promote equality.

A) A statement of beliefs or set of principles

B) A type of musical instrument

C) A form of government

D) A historical event

Weak and ineffective

Very strong, effective, or powerful

Mild and gentle

Unimportant and trivial

A) A type of plant

B) A fortress or strongly fortified building in or near a city, used as a place of refuge

C) A musical composition

D) A type of clothing

A simple truth

Something which has qualities that seem to contradict each other

A straightforward fact

A clear explanation

Forgiveness and mercy

Punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong

A reward for good deeds

An act of kindness.

Confidence and assurance

Dread

Excitement

Joy

Ill feeling toward something or toward somebody, usually as a result of ill-usage or insult

A feeling of joy

A sense of pride

A state of happiness.

An opinion or claim stated in the course of an argument

A peaceful agreement

A friendly discussion

A casual conversation.