'The Crucible,' by Arthur Miller (Historical Context)

Question 1

Who were the Puritans?

Accepted Answer

The Puritans were a group of English Reformed Protestants, A group that sought to purify the Church of England

Question 2

Why did Arthur Miller write, 'The Crucible?'

Accepted Answer

A criticism of McCarthyism and the paranoia around Communism, To alert American people against government misinformation

Question 3

Who created the 1996 film adaption of, 'The Crucible?'

Accepted Answer

Nicholas Hytner

Question 4

Why were a number of Americans afraid of Communism?

Accepted Answer

They were brainwashed by government propaganda, Communism was on the rise around the world in the 50s

Question 5

When was Arthur Miller born?

Accepted Answer

17th October 1915

Question 6

When and where did the Salem Witch Trials take place?

Accepted Answer

1692 in Salem, Massachusetss

Question 7

Which words relate to the definition of communism?

Accepted Answer

Theory or system of social organization, All property is owned by the community

Question 8

The Salem Witch Trials are paralleled with which time periods in American history?

Accepted Answer

1950s, 1940s

Question 9

Which famous celebrity was Arthur Miller married to?

Accepted Answer

Marilyn Monroe

Question 10

Which answers define a crucible and are relevant to the play/film?

Accepted Answer

Situation of severe trial, In which different elements interact, Leading to the creation of something new

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