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    Who were the girls dancing with in the woods?

    • Tituba
    • Elizabeth proctor
    • John proctor
    • Reverend parris
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Have you ever wondered why is “The Crucible” such an important and memorable play? “The Crucible” explores the nature of good vs. Evil, how power can be corrupt and deceitful, and our tendency to create ‘monsters’ responsible for things going wrong in our society. In “The Crucible,” the so-called witches were monsters. The play reveals the persecution of many people when society was in a state of paranoia. This quiz on “The Crucible” is impressive. Go for it.

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  • 2. 

    Abigail Williams was possessed by the devil.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is no scientific evidence to support the claim that Abigail Williams was possessed by the devil. The belief in possession by the devil is often based on religious or cultural beliefs rather than empirical evidence. Therefore, it is more reasonable to conclude that the statement is false.

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  • 3. 

    They couldn't get Giles to confess so he was killed by way of rocks crushing him.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Giles was killed by rocks crushing him because he couldn't be persuaded to confess. This implies that the method of killing was a form of punishment for not confessing. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 4. 

    Did Mary warren ever tell the truth about the poppet and Abigail?

    • No she acted as if she was being possessed by john proctor

    • Yes and they arrested abigail and all the girls

    • Yes, but she ended up lying again when Abigail acted as if she were a spirit

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes, but she ended up lying again when Abigail acted as if she were a spirit
    Explanation
    Mary Warren did initially tell the truth about the poppet and Abigail. However, she later succumbed to pressure and fear when Abigail acted as if she were being possessed by John Proctor. Mary Warren's fear caused her to lie again, retracting her previous statement and accusing John Proctor of being a witch. This ultimately led to the arrest of John Proctor and the other girls.

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  • 5. 

    Why did reverend hale quit the court?

    • He saw too much of satans power and could not stay

    • He knew that abigail was lying but the court wouldnt listen

    • He felt that the witch-hunting job was complete in Salem

    Correct Answer
    A. He knew that abigail was lying but the court wouldnt listen
    Explanation
    Reverend Hale quit the court because he realized that Abigail was lying, but the court refused to believe him. Despite his efforts to uncover the truth and save innocent lives, the court remained blinded by their own prejudices and refused to acknowledge Abigail's deceit. This likely left Hale feeling frustrated and disillusioned with the justice system, leading him to step away from the court.

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  • 6. 

    John Proctor confessed and was pardoned of his crimes of witchery.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because John Proctor did not confess and was not pardoned for his crimes of witchery. In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor is falsely accused of witchcraft but refuses to confess to a crime he did not commit. He ultimately chooses to be executed rather than falsely admit guilt and tarnish his name.

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  • 7. 

    Why was goody Corey arrested for witchery?

    • Abigail told the court she saw her in her sleep

    • Giles told reverend hale that she was readin strange books

    • Putnam wanted the coreys land

    Correct Answer
    A. Giles told reverend hale that she was readin strange books
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Goody Corey was arrested for witchery because Giles told Reverend Hale that she was reading strange books. This implies that Goody Corey's association with these books was seen as evidence of her involvement in witchcraft, leading to her arrest. The other reasons mentioned, such as Abigail's claim and Putnam's desire for Corey's land, may have played a role in the accusations against her but the given answer specifically highlights the information provided by Giles as the reason for her arrest.

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  • 8. 

    Why did Abigail act as she was possessed by the devil?

    • To get tituba arrested

    • So she could find inner peace

    • So she could get the attention off of her self

    Correct Answer
    A. So she could get the attention off of her self
    Explanation
    Abigail acted as if she was possessed by the devil to divert attention away from herself. By pretending to be possessed, she could shift the blame onto supernatural forces and avoid taking responsibility for her actions. This allowed her to escape punishment and scrutiny, ensuring that the focus remained on the supposed supernatural occurrences rather than her own involvement in the events.

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  • 9. 

    Why was john proctor hanged after he confessed to witchery?

    • He would not sign his name on the statement

    • He took back what he said so he did not have to live with a lie for his life

    • He wanted mr putnam to have his land

    Correct Answer
    A. He would not sign his name on the statement
    Explanation
    John Proctor was hanged after confessing to witchery because he refused to sign his name on the statement. By not signing, he demonstrated his refusal to fully commit to the false confession and to implicate others. This act of defiance showed his integrity and unwillingness to live with a lie for the rest of his life. Despite his confession, Proctor's refusal to sign ultimately led to his execution.

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  • 10. 

    The court did not pardon any of the accused witches.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The court did not pardon any of the accused witches" is false. This means that the court did pardon at least one of the accused witches.

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  • 11. 

    Was Elizabeth Proctor falsely accused?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No

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