Crucible Test Flashcards
When did the Salem which trials occur?
February 1692
Where did the Salem witch trails occur?
Salem Village, Massachusetts
what started the witch trials?
a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.
What incident began the witch hysteria in Salem?
The infamous Salem witch trials began during the spring of 1692, after a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, claimed to be possessed by the devil and accused several local women of witchcraft.Nov 4, 2011
What incident is this play largely based upon allegorically?
The Crucible is an allegory for McCarthyism and the Red Scare of the early 1950s. In the early 1950s, many Americans were afraid that communists might infiltrate the American government
Who is the famous Puritan preacher? What did he preach about? What is his famous sermon named?
On July 8, 1741, theologian Jonathan Edwards spoke the words of the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” at a Congregational church in Enfield.
Be able to identify what dialogue is
conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.
Be able to describe stage directions and how they are placed in the play
It shows the setting and emotions and thoughts of characters
setting
Salem Massachusetts, 1692, Act 1: bedroom in reverend Parris House, Act 2: Proctor’s house, Act 3: Salem Church, Act 4: Jail and courtroom
Be able to identify who wrote the play
Arthur Miller
who was accused of witchcraft and by who?
Elizabeth is accused by Abigail, John Proctor was accused by Mary Warren, Martha Corey was accused by Mercy and Ann Putnam, and Rebecca Nurse was accused by Edward Putnam, Abigail accuses Tituba, Abigail accused Giles, Mary Warren was accused by Cheever and John Putnam along with Giles and Abigail. In act one those accused are Goody Good, Goody Osborn, Goody Howe, and Bridget Bishop
relate conflicts between the Salem residents
John and his wife, People against the court, Abigail against people and court
Read a quote and apply it to the context of the overall theme in the play
What is the theme of the play
some themes and reputation, honor, and integrity
What is MacCarthyism
vociferous campaign against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions carried out under Senator Joseph McCarthy in the period 1950–54. Many of the accused were blacklisted or lost their jobs, although most did not in fact belong to the Communist Party.
