Multiple Choice Questions from The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

Question

Which of the following phrases best describes Abigail William's character in the first act?

a. impulsive and thoughtless

b. naive and timid

c. proud and manipulative

d. affectionate and vulnerable

2. From Act I it can be inferred that the Puritans associated the forest with:

a. dancing and other amusements

b. disorder and evil

c. God's presence in nature

d. the purity of the natural world

3. From the scene in which the girls are alone, what can be inferred as the basis of Abigail's influence over the other girls?

a. her beauty and cleverly-crafted purity

b. her social position as the minister's niece

c. her charm and magnetic persuasiveness

d. her use of her early experiences

4. Which of the following words best describes John Proctor's words and actions in Act I of the Crucible?

a. compassionate

b. devout

c. independent

d. shrewd

5. What can be inferred about the values of the Puritans from the treatment of John Proctor by the other characters in Act I of the Crucible?

a. Regular church attendance was considered basic to a moral life

b. Disputes over property and land were considered ungodly

c. Marital infidelity was regarded as the most serious of all sins

d. Manual labor was looked down upon by leaders of the community

Answer 1

c

b

c

c

a

Answer 2

d

a

b

c

b

Answer 3

1. a or c

2.b

3.d

4.c

5.a

Answer 4

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