Exploring Characters in The Crucible

What was Reverend Samuel Parris's main motivation for accusing others?

• To assert his power over the congregation

• To gain wealth

• To leave Salem

• To become more popular

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How did the community view children during the time of The Crucible?

• As young adults who should be grateful

• As witches

• As leaders

• As valuable members

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why did Tituba start accusing others?

• Out of self-preservation

• To gain respect

• For revenge

• To gain freedom

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What secret sin does John Proctor carry?

• Greed

• Adultery

• Theft

• Lying

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is the current servant of the Proctor household?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

• Abigail Williams

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What led to Giles Corey being pressed to death?

• Accusing his wife

• Refusing to plead

• Owing debts

• Stealing land

What was Thomas Putnam's main reason for accusing others?

• Personal vendetta

• Land disputes

• Religious fervor

• Jealousy

Why was Rebecca Nurse accused?

• Lying to the community

• Stealing

• Land disputes and jealousy

• For practicing witchcraft

What was Reverend Hale's main goal in the witch trials?

• To support the Putnams

• To accuse as many as possible

• To gain power

• To find the truth

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was a common reason for accusations during the Salem witch trials?

• Financial debts

• All of the above

• Witchcraft practices

• Personal disputes

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CCSS.RL.8.9