The Crucible Overture

What did Reverend Parris believe about himself?

• He always felt persecuted and was easily insulted.

• He was a charitable man.

• He thought he should earn more money.

• He believed he deserved more respect.

What was Reverend Parris' attitude to children?

• They should speak their minds freely.

• They are mini-adults who should be quiet and thankful.

• They are the most important people in the community.

• They should spend less hours at school.

What did the Puritans believe about the forest?

• It was a valuable natural resource.

• It was dark, threatening and the devil's home.

• It was a place of magic.

• There was nothing to be feared in the forest.

The Crucible is set in which American state?

• Maine

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Connecticut

In "The Crucible," what motivates Abigail Williams' actions?

• Her love for John Proctor

• Her desire for power

• Her fear of being accused

• All of the above

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Why is Paris upset with Abigail in the opening act? Choose the best answer.

• Because he is a jerk

• Because she was fired from Proctor's house

• Because he is concerned for her soul

• Because her behavior might ruin his reputation in Salem

Why is Thomas Putnam bitter? Choose the best answer.

• Because he hates everyone and everything

• Because he feels slighted by the village of Salem

• Because he doesn't want Reverend Hale coming to Salem

• Because he hates Rebecca Nurse

Why does Proctor not regularly attend church, and plow on Sundays?

• He does not like Reverend Parris's sermons

• He is an atheist

• He is switching faiths

• He lives too far out of town

Why is Hale called to Salem?

• To mediate the witch trials

• To take Reverend Parris' job

• To prove / disprove witchcraft in Salem

• To testify at the trial

The Overture, and the interludes where Arthur Miller pauses the action in the play can be compared to what?

• A Dues ex Machina

• A Chorus

• A Choir

• The narrator