The Crucible - Act I

The Crucible, like A Raisin in the Sun, is considered what type of drama?

• Modern Radio Play

• Modern Surrealistic Drama

• Modern Realistic Drama

• Modern Realistic Comedy

Who wrote The Crucible?

• Samuel Beckett

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

• Henrik Ibsen

During what event does the action of The Crucible take place?

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Presidential Election of 1948

• The Civil War

• The Cold War

This play is symbolic of what historic time?

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Presidential Election of 1948

• The Civil War

• The Cold War & McCarthyism

What is the highest recorded temperature on record for the state of Indiana. It occurred on July 14th, 1936.

• 114

• 116

• 119

• 124

The author of The Crucible married which prolific actress?

• Jayne Mansfield

• Grace Kelly

• Kim Novak

• Marilyn Monroe

I can identify the different pieces of plot structure. (Stasis A, Stasis B, Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Denouement)

• Yes, absolutely. I feel confident in these concepts.

• Probably, but I should probably review to make sure.

• Honestly, I don't feel great about plot.

• No, but I plan to study the Plot Slides on Canvas to solidify my knowledge.

What event is considered the inciting incident in Act I of The Crucible? What event sets the play in motion?

• Reverend Hale questions Tituba and the girls about their activities in the woods.

• Betty has fallen mysteriously ill after she and some other girls were found engaging in apparent rituals in the woods.

• Abigail is dismissed from the Proctor household, and Mary Warren takes her place there.

• John Proctor appears at the Parris home and rebuffs Abigail's efforts to resume their affair.

Based on the dialogue between Reverend Parris and Abigail near the start of Act I of The Crucible, what can you conclude about Parris's concern for Betty?

• His concern stems primarily from fears about the fate of Betty's soul.

• His concern stems primarily from fears about his own reputation.

• His concern stems primarily from his terror of the Devil.

• His concern stems primarily from his overprotective attitude toward his daughter.

What U.S. state has the longest coastline?

• Florida

• California

• Alaska

• Hawaii