1. The Crucible- Test Review
The Overture, Act 1, and Act 2

2. Act 2 Characters
Name two times we see tension between John and Elizabeth in Act 2.

3. During their interaction at the beginning of the play (described in the stage directions—he kisses her, she does not seem to care)
When they argue as to why John did not go to and speak to the court about Abigail lying about witchcraft.

4. Act 2 Characters
Describe the change in Mary Warren.

5. She seems to think very highly of herself since she became an official of the court. Very different from her description in Act 1.

6. Act 2 Characters
What was Reverend Hale’s purpose in Act 2?

7. To question The Proctors- wanted to get to know the people mentioned in court before he could judge their character.

8. Act 2 Characters
What advice did Hale give to The Proctors?

9. Baptize their youngest son and begin attending church again in order to maintain a good standing in society.

10. Act 2
How did those accused of witchcraft save themselves from hanging?

11. Confess and give up their property

12. Quotes “My wife is the very brick and mortar of the church.”
Identify the speaker of the following quote and the significance of the quote.
“My wife is the very brick and mortar of the church.”

13. Francis Nurse- His wife Rebecca was an important part of the church and the community.

14. Quotes
Identify the speaker of the following quote and the significance of the quote.
“Good then her saintliness is done with. We will slide together into our pit.”

15. John Proctor- He and Abigail will be revealed as sinners and he will no longer care about being a hypocrite in his society

16. Quotes “Why the girl is murder! She must be ripped out of the world!”
Why are the deputies shocked when Elizabeth exclaims the following about Abigail :
“Why the girl is murder! She must be ripped out of the world!”

17. She was accused of murder and her statement seems to support the accusation

18. Background Info
Name the decade in which The Crucible was written.

19. 1950s

20. Background Info
What senator made accusations of Communism without any evidence in Arthur Miller’s time?

21. Joseph McCarthy

22. Overture
Identify which Puritan principle applies best to the given situation or quote.
“Abominations are done in the forest.”

23. The forest is evil-The devil lives in the forest

24. Overture
Identify which Puritan principle applies best to the given situation or quote.
“You’ll be whipped for dancing”

25. Puritans should not indulge in anything considered fun

26. Overture
Identify which Puritan principle applies best to the given situation or quote.
“What are we Quakers?”

27. Critical of other religions
Critical of other religions. The Puritans believed theirs was the one true religion.

28. Overture
Identify which Puritan principle applies best to the given situation or quote.
“Rebecca Nurse is no Bridget that lived three years with Bishop before she married him…”

29. Puritans had ne’er do wells in their community

30. Other things to study…
Go over basic literary terms: Allusion, foreshadowing, symbolism, irony…
Know general info about characters-You will have a character matching section AGAIN
Know the importance of stage directions
Read through the overture and understand Puritan principles
Know the difference between American & British Lit (it’s in your Crucible packet)