1. The Crucible
Final Test Notes

2. Was an old man who was tortured by crushing him with stones
Giles Corey
Was an old man who was tortured by crushing him with stones

3. Would tolerate no challenge to his authority
Judge Danforth
Would tolerate no challenge to his authority

4. Instigator or the investigations who later denounced them
Reverend John Hale
Instigator or the investigations who later denounced them

5. Was the man whom Abigail hoped to marry after his wife was hanged
John Proctor
Was the man whom Abigail hoped to marry after his wife was hanged

6. She tried to stop the trials, then charged Proctor
Mary Warren
She tried to stop the trials, then charged Proctor

7. Slave who taught the children about “spirits”
Tituba
Slave who taught the children about “spirits”

8. A worthy woman put to death as a witch
Rebecca Nurse
A worthy woman put to death as a witch

9. Girl who led the accusations
Abigail Williams
Girl who led the accusations

10. He used the witch tales to carry out personal vengeance
Thomas Putnam
He used the witch tales to carry out personal vengeance

11. Reverend Samuel Parris
Minister who feared there was a conspiracy against him

12. Conflict
In our modern world, the conflict between rich and poor is represented in the play.

13. If you confessed,
You escaped execution

14. There were three factors that contributed to the witch trials
Resentment among neighbors
Theocratic leadership of Salem
Social instability

15. How did Elizabeth Proctor condemn herself?
She lied about John’s affair with Abigail

16. John Proctor was
A farmer

17. Reverend Hale came to Salem
With an attitude of optimism and confidence

18. Mary Warren
Withdraws her testimony when she realizes that the other girls are accusing her of witchcraft

19. John Proctor confesses to the affair because
He wants to clear his conscience
He wants to discredit Abigail’s testimony

20. The following characters instigate the investigations
Then condemned them: Judge Hawthorne and Reverend Hale

21. Why is Danforth unable to pardon John Proctor?
It would cast doubt on the guilt of those already executed

22. Reverend parris’ idea of theology is
Hellfire and brimstone

23. Why does Parris want Proctor to confess?
He knows he is innocent

24. Giles corey was not condemned as a wizard
By refusing to answer the charges

25. Was sent to see the souls of her dead brothers and sisters
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Was sent to see the souls of her dead brothers and sisters

26. A witch was executed
By hanging

27. Elizabeth was not executed
Because she was pregnant

28. Hathorne believed that the children’s accusations were motivated by
The Voice of God

29. Was frequently absent from church because he disliked the minister
John Proctor
Was frequently absent from church because he disliked the minister

30. Parris’ materialism – golden candlesticks
Symbols
Parris’ materialism – golden candlesticks
Unrest in the village – dagger
Plaything given evil connotations - poppet

31. Chains – symbol of bondage Unassailable authority – Hathorne
Symbols
Chains – symbol of bondage
Unassailable authority – Hathorne
Goodliness and Godliness – Rebecca Nurse

32. Theocratic leader – Reverend Parris Forbidden pleasure – dancing
Symbols
Theocratic leader – Reverend Parris
Forbidden pleasure – dancing
Evil and trickery – Abigail Williams
The voice of reason – John Proctor