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The Crucible
Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz
The Crucible
by:
Arthur Miller
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act I: Opening scene to the entrance of John Proctor
Act I: The entrance of John Proctor to the entrance of Reverend Hale
Act I: The entrance of Reverend Hale to the closing scene
Act II
Act III
Act IV–Epilogue
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
John Proctor
Abigail Williams
Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Judge Danforth
Mary Warren
Giles Corey
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Who is actually on trial in The Crucible?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Ownership and Property
Justice
Absolution
Consequences
Quotes By Section
Act I: Opening Scene to the Entrance of John Proctor
Act I: The Entrance of John Proctor to the Entrance of Reverend Hale
Act I: The Entrance of Reverend Hale to the Closing Scene
Act III
Act IV—Epilogue
Quotes By Character
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend John Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Deputy Governor Danforth
Further Study
Context
Arthur Miller and the Red Scare
The Crucible and Political Theater
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act 1, part 1
Act 1, part 2
Act 1, part 3
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4-Epilogue
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Theme, Motifs, and Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Table of Contents
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Why is John Proctor willing to tarnish his reputation by revealing his affair with Abigail?
So that it will stop Abigal from falling in love with him
So that it will undercut the power Abigal has in Salem
Because he has nothing left to lose when his wife is accused of witchcraft
Because he has a fairly tarnished reputation as it is
2
of 5
What does Elizabeth believe that John Proctor has at the end of The Crucible?
Goodness
God
Punishment
Vengeance
3
of 5
What drives Abigail to begin the hysteria?
Fear
Boredom
Jealousy
Insanity
4
of 5
Whose testimony convinces Reverend Hale that Abigail is not telling the truth?
Elizabeth Proctor’s and Mary Warren’s
John Proctor’s and Mary Warren’s
Mrs. Putnam’s and John Proctor’s
John Proctor’s and Tituba’s
5
of 5
At the end of the play, what does Reverend Hale advise the accused witches to do?
Run away from Salem
Turn to God and redeem themselves
Stand their ground
Confess fake sins to save their lives
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CHARACTERS
Character List
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Who is actually on trial in The Crucible?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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