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The Crucible
Arthur Miller
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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
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John Proctor
Abigail Williams
Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Judge Danforth
Mary Warren
Giles Corey
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Who is actually on trial in The Crucible?
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Ownership and Property
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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
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Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend John Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
Deputy Governor Danforth
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Arthur Miller and the Red Scare
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Act 1, part 1
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Act 4-Epilogue
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Act 3 Quiz
1
of 5
What will delay Elizabeth's hanging?
Her claim of innocence
Her pregnancy
Her supernatural powers
Her ties to the community
2
of 5
Why does Giles accuse Putnam of tampering with the accusations?
Because Putnam has much to gain when others lose
Because Giles is jealous of Putnam's family
Because Putnam has offended Giles's honor
Because Giles has much to gain when others lose
3
of 5
What does Mary testify?
That Abigail is to blame for all of the supernatural events in Salem
That Elizabeth is the one responsible for the doll
That all of the girls are pretending to be bewitched
That John Proctor and Abigail had an affair
4
of 5
What prompts John Proctor to confess his affair with Abigail?
Abigail accusing Mary of witchcraft
Abigail calling Elizabeth a whore
Mary threatening to reveal the affair
Reverend Hale asking him to testify
5
of 5
What does Elizabeth lie about?
How often John goes to church
Being a victim of witchcraft
Why she fired Abigail
How she received the doll
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