by alex
Step into the tumultuous world of Salem, Massachusetts, where accusations fly and hysteria reigns. Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ is a powerful exploration of fear, power, and integrity. This quiz will probe your grasp of the play’s intricate dynamics and its historical underpinnings. Ready to prove your expertise?
The Crucible Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘The Crucible’?
Arthur Miller
Tennessee Williams
Eugene O’Neill
Samuel Beckett
2. In what year is ‘The Crucible’ set?
1692
1776
1865
1920
3. Which character is the first to confess to witchcraft?
Tituba
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Elizabeth Proctor
4. What does John Proctor do for a living?
Farmer
Blacksmith
Reverend
Judge
5. Who is the main antagonist in ‘The Crucible’?
Abigail Williams
Reverend Hale
Mary Warren
Rebecca Nurse
6. What is the significance of the poppet (doll) found in Elizabeth Proctor’s house?
It is used as evidence of witchcraft.
It is a gift from Abigail.
It represents Elizabeth’s innocence.
It is a symbol of childhood.
7. Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors’ house?
To question their Christian character.
To arrest John Proctor.
To deliver a sermon.
To seek refuge.
8. What is John Proctor’s tragic flaw?
Pride
Greed
Cowardice
Ignorance
9. What ultimately happens to John Proctor?
He is hanged.
He escapes Salem.
He is pardoned.
He becomes a judge.
10. What does the play ‘The Crucible’ symbolize in the context of its writing during the 1950s?
McCarthyism
The Great Depression
World War II
The Civil Rights Movement
