The Crucible: Final Exam Part I

What is the best definition of a "crucible" that fits the film/play?

• a container of metal used for heating substances to high temperatures

• a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects.

• a severe test or trial

• a place or situation in which concentrated forces interact to cause or influence change or development

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The Puritans came to this country for religious freedom; however, when they got here they persecuted others as they had been persecuted.

• True

• False

In Puritan society, there was no room for individualism and no real religious freedom or room for individual expression. Things like recreation and play were forbidden.

• True

• False

Puritans saw all misfortunes as the work of the devil.

• True

• False

Being under such strict laws and commandments, the Puritans had to repress a lot of their anger and spirit of revenge towards their neighbors. When the witch hunts started, it was an excellent opportunity for them to get revenge on their neighbors for whatever petty squabbles they had been having.

• True

• False

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Tituba was Proctor's slave woman from Barbados. She went with the girls into the forest and was accused of conjuring spirits, accused of being a witch.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Abigail was Parris' daughter. She wanted to take Rebecca's place as John Proctor's wife.

• True

• False

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Reverend Parris was well-liked and in complete control of his congregation.

• True

• False

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Putnam used his daughter to accuse ______ of being a witch, in order to steal his land.

• John Proctor

• Giles Corey

• George Jacobs

• Stiles McGee

When the girls are caught dancing in the forest, what "spell" are they performing?

• A spell for wealth

• A spell for power

• A spell for love

• A spell for revenge