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1
A literary work with two levels of meaning, a literal one and a symbolic one is called
irony.
characterization.
an allegory.
an allusion.
2
All of the following are types of eternal conflict
except
man versus man.
man versus society.
man versus himself.
man versus nature.
3
Which adjective best describes Ann Putnam?
evil
generous
holy
bitter
4
When we first see her, what seems to be Elizabeth's main attitude toward John?
suspicion
anger
trust
love
5
The time setting is
1652
1692
1776
1607
6
"Lilacs have a purple smell" is an example of
imagery
simile
synesthesia
situational irony
7
The Crucible
's main theme is a warning against hysterical responses to
fear.
Communism.
religion.
witchcraft.
8
"You are no
wintry
man." She is a
cold
sniveling woman." "It's
winter
in here yet."
allusion
personification
allegory
imagery
9
The Crucible
takes place in
Virginia
Massachusetts
New York
Rhode Island
10
Why did the author write this play?
in response to actual witchcraft accusations of his time
in response to the McCarthy hearings and communism
because he was interested in witchcraft
because he did not go to church
11
When the author or narrator directly tells the reader what a character is like is called
direct characterization.
indirect characterization.
personification.
irony.
12
What does John Proctor accuse Abby of being?
a witch
a whore
a thief
a gossip
13
Why did Elizabeth Proctor fire Abigail from her job?
for petty theft
for fornication
for witchcraft
for laziness
14
What two girls appear to be ill at the beginning of the play?
Susanna and Elizabeth
Betty and Ruth
Mercy and Mary
Abby and Betty
15
How does
The Crucible
rate as a historical play?
It is completely accurate.
It is accurate in everything except the fate of Giles Corey.
It is a complete fiction.
Accurate about major events but changes some characters.
16
Which of the Ten Commandments does Proctor forget?
the requirement to keep the Sabbath holy
the one against adultery
the one against false witness
the one against killing
17
How many children do John and Elizabeth Proctor have at the beginning of the play?
two
one
four
three
18
"Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image." "You have said that twice." (forgot adultery)
simile
allegory
situational irony
dramatic irony
19
The yellow bird seems to symbolize
courage.
cowardice.
freedom.
witchcraft.
20
John Proctor's reference to Reverend Hale as Pontius Pilate is
characterization.
irony.
an allusion.
an allegory.
21
Which words most accurately describe Mary Warren?
religious and obedient
arrogant and pushy
timid and insecure
mischievous and fun-loving
22
Who sent her daughter to commune with the dead?
Rebecca Nurse
Elizabeth Proctor
Ann Putnam
Martha Corey
23
What happens to Giles Corey?
He is hanged.
He is pressed to death.
He dies of illness in prison.
He escapes to another colony.
24
Whom does Abigail first accuse of witchcraft?
John Proctor
Bridget Bishop
Sarah Good
Tituba
25
Which words best describe Elizabeth Proctor at the play's conclusion?
loving and regretful
fearful and depressed
determined and curious
angry and resentful
26
"Heaven and Hell
grapple
on our backs."
metonymy
metaphor
hyperbole
personification
27
"The road past my house
is
a pilgrimage to Salem."
hyperbole
metonmy
metaphor
personification
28
What is the way a writer reveals the personality of a character?
characterization
synesthesia
personification
allegory
29
Why does John Proctor sign a confession?
He wants to follow Hale's advice.
He believes the court is unjust.
He wants to live.
He regrets his involvement in witchcraft.
30
"You will give me your honest confession in my hand, or I cannot keep you from
the rope
."
personification
hyperbole
metonymy
metaphor
31
What do the authorities want Elizabeth to do?
prove that John is innocent
testify against Hale
convince John to confess
convince Betty to tell the truth
32
What were the girls doing before they fell ill?
dancing in the forest
attending church services
plowing the fields
playing hopscotch
33
What does Giles Corey say is Thomas Putnam's main motivation?
to become the next minister
to find out why his babies died
to protect his daughter
to acquire land
34
What do the girls pretend to see in the rafters?
the hand of Satan
a yellow bird
a raging fire
a coven of witches
35
Who found the girls just before they fell ill?
Abigail Williams
Reverend Hale
Reverend Parris
John Proctor
36
What is Reverend Hale's area of expertise?
Scripture
colonial law
witchcraft
public speaking
37
According to legend, what happens to Abigail?
She reforms and continues to live in Salem.
She joins a band of pirates.
She becomes a prostitute.
She disappears into the wilderness.
38
What is the struggle between two opposing forces?
characterization
irony
conflict
personification
39
What is found inside the poppet?
a small frog
a love letter
a vial of poison
a needle
40
Which of the following has the strongest reputation for holiness?
Reverend Hale's wife
Rebecca Nurse
Elizabeth Proctor
Martha Corey
41
Whom does Mary Warren accuse of witchcraft?
Abigail
Tituba
Elizabeth
John
42
Who wrote
The Crucible
?
Ernest Hemingway
Arthur Miller
Aldous Huxley
Joseph McCarthy
43
What seems to be the court officials' main interest?
earning money
ending witchcraft in Salem
discovering the truth
protecting the court
44
What does Mary give Elizabeth?
a doll
a scarf
a pet bird
a good luck charm
45
Which word best describes John Proctor's attitude toward Reverend Parris?
resentment
envy
hatred
admiration
46
Who complains that his wife reads books?
Giles Corey
Francis Nurse
Reverend Parris
Thomas Putnam
47
What does Abigail take when she leaves her uncle's house?
his set of knives
his money
his clothing
his daughter
48
Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?
man versus nature
man versus himself
man versus fate
man versus society
49
Who is Tituba?
a woman who runs a tavern
an old homeless woman
a slave
the minister's wife
50
When the play is seen as an allegory, witchcraft stands for
Communism.
espionage.
embezzling.
lying.
51
What happens to Reverend Parris?
He commits suicide.
He disappears.
He continues to be the minister in Salem.
He returns to Barbados.
52
What does John say that Elizabeth will never do?
lie
obey
work
stop talking
53
"I should
hang ten thousand
that dared to rise against the law."
hyperbole
metonymy
personification
metaphor
54
What is ironic about the fact that John Proctor forgot the commandment about adultery?
the thought that Elizabeth might cheat on him
He wanted Elizabeth to help him finish listing them.
He committed adultery.
He thought he knew all the commandments.
55
The fact that the audience knows the girls are lying, but the characters do not.
simile
situational irony
allegory
dramatic irony
56
The entire play itself.
simile
allegory
dramatic irony
situational irony
57
At the end, we see John Proctor as a
ruthless villain
helpless victim
silly fool
brave hero
58
When the author gives information about a character through dialogue and actions
irony.
indirect characterization.
personification.
direct characterization.
59
What does John do with his signed confession?
He hands it over to authorities.
He erases his signature.
He spits on it.
He tears up the confession.
60
". . . and where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel" is an example of
allegory
hyperbole
imagery
allusion
61
What is Abby's main motivation?
love for mischief
desire for John Proctor
resentment of Elizabeth Proctor
hatred for her uncle
62
"I will fall
like
an ocean on that court! Fear nothing, Elizabeth."
dramatic irony
simile
situational irony
allegory
