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The Crucible

Arthur Miller

Study Guide

Summary
- Video Plot Summary
Characters
Main Ideas
Quotes
- Important Quotations Explained
- Quotes By Symbol
- The Witch Trials and McCarthyism
Further Study
Writing Help

Further Study

Act 1, part 2 Quiz

Further Study Act 1, part 2 Quiz

1 of 5
What is the real reason that Elizabeth Proctor fired Abigail Williams?

She suspected Abigal is a witch.
Abigal stole from the Proctors.
Abigal had an affair with John Proctor.
She and Abigal didn't want to mix work and friendship.

2 of 5
What do Abigail and John fight about?

Her returning to work in his household
Their affair and their feelings
Abigail treating Elizabeth badly
Reverend Parris's church policies

3 of 5
What does Mrs. Putnam believe is wrong with Betty Parris?

She is under the influence of witchcraft.
She is suffering from a severe fever.
She is desperately trying to avoid the church.
She has finally found her way back to Jesus.

4 of 5
What does Rebecca Nurse believe is wrong with Betty Parris?

She cannot hear words about God without being in agony.
She is overstimulated and having a fit.
She is legitimately insane and needs to be treated.
She will never come back to her senses.

5 of 5
Why do Mr. Putnam and John Proctor fight?

Because they disagree about the rights of men to divorce their wives
Because they are both vying for Abigail's affections
Because they disagree about the cause of Betty and Ruth's distress
Because they disagree about the importance of church-going

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