The Crucible: McCarthyism & Character Questions!

What are the four elements associated with "The Crucible" as presented in the slide?

• Puritanism, Witchcraft, McCarthyism, Arthur Miller

• Puritanism, Sorcery, Communism, John Proctor

• Christianity, Alchemy, Totalitarianism, Edward Albee

• Religion, Magic, Fascism, Tennessee Williams

What is Puritanism?

• A political movement in England

• A Christian faith that originated in England during the early 1600s

• A new economic system developed in the 17th century

• A style of art from the Renaissance period

What did Puritans believe in?

• The power of voting

• Predestination

• The supremacy of the Pope

• The separation of church and state

Where did many Puritans emigrate to?

• The French colonies

• The American colonies

• The Spanish colonies

• The Indian subcontinent

What did the residents of Salem believe in, like all Puritans?

• Science and technology

• Witches and witchcraft

• Agriculture and farming

• Trade and commerce

What was the belief in Salem regarding what constituted witchcraft?

• When a person was born with supernatural abilities

• When a person entered into a deal or promise with the Devil to gain evil powers

• When a person practiced medicine and healing

• When a person was able to perform magic tricks

How did the residents of Salem view witchcraft?

• As a form of entertainment

• As a natural phenomenon

• As a sin and a crime

• As a respected profession

When did the witchcraft accusations begin in Salem, Massachusetts?

• Early 1891

• Early 1692

• Late 1992

• Late 1621

Whose daughter and niece started screaming, shaking, and seeing strange things, which led to the witchcraft accusations?

• Governor's

• Mayor's

• Reverend Samuel Parris'

• Doctor's

What was the doctor's explanation for the behavior of Reverend Samuel Parris' daughter and niece?

• They were pretending

• They were cursed

• They were bewitched

• There was no logical explanation