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The Crucible Trivia Quiz

"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller is a wonderful play but portrays a hard time in the history of the early colonies.

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovedr. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ilovedr

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,460

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2880

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ann Putnam blames Rebecca Nurse for Ruth and Betty's illness but who else is seen as possibly being responsible for their illness? Hint

Mary Warren

Abigail

Mrs. Putnam

Mr. Proctor

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Parris' slave hand?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Abigail had an affair with which married man? Hint

Francis Nurse

John Proctor

Giles Corey

Reverend Hale

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Question 4 of 10

4. What subject is Reverend Hale an expert in? Hint

herbology

judging

witchcraft

potions

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Question 5 of 10

5. After Abigail, which girl is accused of witchcraft in Act III?

Answer: (first and last name)

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Question 6 of 10

6. John Proctor's wife was accused of witchcraft.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the head judge during all the trials? Hint

Danforth

Lewis

Giles

Herrick

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Proctor confesses to his sins, and lives.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. As an afternote, what did Abigail go on to do with the rest of her life? Hint

She was a prostitute in Boston

She was hung during the trials

She got married and had a family

She moved to Virginia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Arthur Miller compared the hysteria of the witch trials to World War II.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ann Putnam blames Rebecca Nurse for Ruth and Betty's illness but who else is seen as possibly being responsible for their illness?

Answer: Abigail

Abigail is Reverend Parris' niece. She, along with several other girls, were caught but she had blood upon her face and it was believed she conjured spirits.

2. What is the name of the Parris' slave hand?

Answer: Tituba

Tituba is from Barbados and she teaches the girls of Salem her songs and traditions.

3. Abigail had an affair with which married man?

Answer: John Proctor

When John comes to see how Betty is doing, Abigail professes her love for John and says she awaits to be with him, but he denies that he ever meant to be with her.

4. What subject is Reverend Hale an expert in?

Answer: witchcraft

Reverend Hale is brought to Salem to inspect the inflicted girls to see if the Devil's mark is upon them.

5. After Abigail, which girl is accused of witchcraft in Act III?

Answer: Mary Warren

Mary Warren is the Proctor's servant. She serves as a judge in the Salem witch trials but several girls accuse Mary of being a witch herself.

6. John Proctor's wife was accused of witchcraft.

Answer: True

Elizabeth Proctor was accused of witchcraft like so many other people in the town of Salem.

7. Who was the head judge during all the trials?

Answer: Danforth

Judge Danforth had the final say on all decisions made during the witch trials. Herrick was the marshal of the the town and he summoned all those accused of witchcraft.

8. John Proctor confesses to his sins, and lives.

Answer: False

Originally he confesses to save his life but after much interrogation, he rips up his confession and he must be hung for lying.

9. As an afternote, what did Abigail go on to do with the rest of her life?

Answer: She was a prostitute in Boston

Abigail led a very impure life from the time of her affair with John Proctor.

10. Arthur Miller compared the hysteria of the witch trials to World War II.

Answer: False

Arthur Miller cleverly compared the mass hysteria of the Salem witch trials to the hysteria of McCarthyism. This took place AFTER World War II, not as part of it.

Source: Author ilovedr

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