McCarthyism: Witches and Communists

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McCarthyism in relation to The Crucible and the Cold War.

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1
How many people were originally Blacklisted by Joseph McCarthy?
57
223
204
205
2
What is McCarthyism?
Improper application of the noose
Accusing someone without evidence
Witchcraft
Giving your children strange names
3
Where was the first major witch-hunt?
Salem, Massachusetts
Paris, France
London, England
Valais, Switzerland
4
Who did Arthur Miller marry before divorcing her in 1961
Betty White
Grace Kelly
Mary Slattery
Marilyn Monroe
5
What list was created to point out communists to employers in Hollywood?
The Left Wing List
The Redlist
The Commulist
The Blacklist
6
How old was Abigail Williams in real life during the Salem Witch Trials?
16
25
17
11
7
Who was the equivalent of communists in The Crucible?
Abigail Williams
Witches
The Reverends
The girls
8
What is the fear of communism called?
Marxiphobia
Bolshephobia
Commiephobia
Leniphobia
9
Are witches evil? (Test)
It all depends on your point of view
No
Yes
I guess so
10
What was the boundary that separated Russian-influenced countries from the rest of Europe?
The Berlin Wall
The Communist Line
The European Border
The Iron Curtain
11
What did Joseph McCarthy die of?
Alcoholism
Cancer
Choked on a salmon
Heart Attack
12
Who was McCarthyism named after?
John McCarthy
Jeremiah McCarthy
Jared McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy
13
What was a common saying during the Cold War?
Исцеление мой фюрера
Oh look, it's a commie
Better dead than red
The only good commie's a dead commie
14
When was the Un-American Activities Committee established?
1945
1937
1950
1692
15
How was Arthur Miller affected by McCarthyism?
His family was accused of communism
He was forced to be a playwright
He was on the Un-American Activities Comittee
He was blacklisted
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Who is the main protagonist of The Crucible?
John Procter
Jon Proctor
John Cockter
John Proctor

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