Fall 2025 Crucible WebHunt Quiz

What was the primary concern of the United States during the Red Scare in the Cold War era?

• Support for global capitalism
• Promotion of nuclear disarmament
• Encouragement of civil rights movements
• Fear of communist infiltration and influence.

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What was a key effect of the Red Scare on American society?

• Increased fear and suspicion of communism, leading to government repression and social conformity.
• Greater international cooperation and peace efforts.
• A rise in economic prosperity and job creation.
• Increased support for communism among the public.

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During the late 1940s and early 1950s, America experienced a period known as the

[two words]

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is a form of government in which land is owned by the people.

In which year did Arthur Miller graduate from the University of Michigan?

• 1945
• 1940
• 1935
• 1938

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Miller's famous wife was

• Audrey Hepburn
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Marilyn Monroe
• Grace Kelly

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In witch trials, how was water used to determine guilt?

• Water was used to determine guilt by the 'swimming a witch' test, where floating indicated guilt and sinking indicated innocence.
• Water was poured on the accused, and if they flinched, they were deemed guilty.
• Water was boiled, and the accused had to drink it to prove innocence.
• Water was used to drown the accused, with survival indicating guilt.

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Why has Miller's The Crucible been described is didactic?

• It has been described as didactic because it teaches moral lessons about the consequences of fear and the importance of personal integrity.
• It emphasizes the importance of community over individual beliefs.
• It teaches about the history of the Salem witch trials.
• It is didactic because it focuses on romantic relationships.

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In a Puritan family emphasizing obedience and piety, how might a child respond to parental correction?

• The child may respond with respect and compliance.
• The child may laugh and dismiss the correction.
• The child may respond with anger and defiance.
• The child may ignore the correction entirely.

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In a Puritan family adhering to the discussed values, what is a likely expectation for children's behavior?

• Attend church regularly and practice obedience.

• Children are encouraged to express their feelings freely.
• Children are allowed to make their own moral decisions.
• Children are expected to challenge authority regularly.