The Crucible MC Test

In which time period is The Crucible set?

• The 18th century

• The 17th century

• The 19th century

• The 20th century

What is the primary setting of the play?

• Salem, Massachusetts

• New York City

• London, England

• Boston, Massachusetts

What is the historical conflict in The Crucible?

• A power struggle between townspeople

• Witchcraft accusations and trials

• A dispute over land ownership

• A family feud

Who is the first character seen in Act 1, and what is he doing?

• John Proctor, plowing his fields

• Reverend Hale, praying in the church

• Tituba, dancing in the woods

• Reverend Parris, kneeling in prayer

What prior event in the woods sets the stage for the events in Act 1?

• An attack related to the Indian Wars

• A secret meeting of the townspeople

• A witchcraft ritual with dancing

• A thunderstorm

What is the name of the family who accuse many people of witchcraft in the play (and historically)?

• The Putnams

• The Nurses

• The Proctors

• The Coreys

Who is the character known for her gentleness and goodness?

• Betty Parris

• Sarah Good

• Rebecca Nurse

• Mary Warren

Why does Reverend Parris send for Reverend Hale?

• To help him get rid of a ghost in his house

• To expertly investigate the rumors of witchcraft in Salem

• To perform an exorcism on Tituba

• To conduct a marriage ceremony for his daughter

Match the correct grievances:

• not attending church

• Parris --> Proctor

• Property lines and lumber

• Proctor --> Parris

• John Proctor

• A. Williams --> E. Proctor

• Preaching about $$$

• Putnam --> Proctor/Corey

• Number of surviving children

• A. Putnam --> R. Nurse

Rev. Parris' niece, ​ (a)   , suggests that ​ (b)   used witchcraft against her. In turn, that character accuses ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   of being witches.

• Abigail Williams
• Tituba
• Goody Good
• Goody Osborn
• Elizabeth Proctor