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Mary Warren
I made a poppet for Elizabeth.
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Reverend Parris
I am deeply concerned about my finances and reputation over the health of my child.
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John Proctor
I said, "I have given you my soul; leave me my name."
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Abigail Williams
John Proctor said that this character "thinks to dance with me on my wife's grave" after he tells the court that she is falsely accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft.
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Salem, Massachusetts
The play is set in the village of _____________.
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Ann Putnam
I have lost 7 babies in childbirth and ask my surviving daughter to speak to the spirits to learn why they died.
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Reverend Hale
Who comes to question John and Elizabeth Proctor about their faith and loyalty to the church?
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Giles Corey
I said, "More weight" when being pressed by stones because I would not give the name of the person who told me about Putnam's plan to gain land.
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Thomas Putnam
Giles Corey said this character told his daughter to accuse others of witchcraft so that he could gain more land.
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Arthur Miller
The author of The Crucible is...
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Abigail Williams
I steal all of Parris' money and run away from Salem.
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She is pregnant.
Why wasn't Elizabeth hanged immediately?
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John Proctor
I said, "There are them that cannot sing, and them that cannot weep - my wife cannot lie."
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Abigail Williams
I accused Tituba and Ruth of conjuring spirits after my uncle caught us dancing in the woods at night.
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the play is based on true historical events but parts of it have been changed/filled in by the author.
The Crucible is historical fiction which means...
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Rebecca Nurse
I have 11 children and 26 grandchildren. I am well respected in Salem.
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He does not want to appear weak.
He does not want to admit that he is responsible for the executions of innocent people.
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the executions?
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Elizabeth Proctor
I said, "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him."
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Mary Warren
This character accused John Proctor of coming to her at night to sign her name in the Devil's book.
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Answers will vary.
Identify a central idea (theme) of the play.
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Tituba
I am from Barbados. I take the girls out to the woods at night and make charms for them.
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Proctor choses to tell the truth - that he has not practiced witchcraft. As a result, he is hanged.
John Proctor has the opportunity to save his own life. What choice does he finally make and why?
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Abigail Williams
I said, "Gah! I'd almost forgotten how strong you are John Proctor."
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Mary Warren
Abigail said this character was attacking her in the form of a yellow bird after she told the court the girls were all pretending.
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Communist Hunt and the Red Scare
The Crucible is a parallel of the Salem Witch Hunts and which historical event(s)?
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