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Arthur Miller - ANSWERSBorn to a jewish family. Journalism student. Death of a Salesman - ANSWERSArthur's masterpiece, won the pulitzer prize McCarthyism - ANSWERSFalsely accused people of communism 1956 - ANSWERSAfter Miller wrote the allegory between SWT and McC. he was accused of being unpatriotic Salem convictions - ANSWERS19 men and women; 2 dogs Crucible meaning - ANSWERS"A place of extreme heat. A severe test." One thing that was off limits to the citizens of Salem - ...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty would not wake up ( thought to be touched by devil) What advice does the doctor send back? That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason/resources." What does Parris Question his niece about? Why they were dancing and if they spoke with the devil What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister What did Parris see in the woods the prev...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Because his daughter (Betty) is sick What advice does the doctor send back? To look for the "un-natural reason" of Betty's sickness What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? He questions if her name is still "white" as in pure What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister and natural posessions What did Parris see in the woods the previous night? He saw Abigail and Betty dan...

Summary The Crucible Act III Questions (Answered Spring 2023/2024.) Why does Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth? because they want to save their wives (Martha and Rebecca) What is Parris' argument against Proctor? it is that Proctor is there to cause mischief; also Parris says he is trying to overthrow the court What does Mary tell Danforth? that they never saw any spirits; this was a lie. When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow? He will allow Proctor ...

Act 4 Crucible Exam 2024.Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem? He has returned to speak with and pray for those who are in sentenced to hang for witchcraft (Miller 123). - ANSWER He has returned to speak with and pray for those who are in sentenced to hang for witchcraft (Miller 123). What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do? - ANSWER He is advising them to confess to witchcraft and return to God, even though he doesn't believe they committed witchcraft. He is simply trying to s...

The Crucible Act I Latest Test Updated 2024. "So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom, lest their New Jerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in that statement? - ANSWER Although they were seeking their own freedom from the church of England, Puritans gave their members very little freedom. They turned the colony into a place almost as bad as the place they left Explain how the witch-hunt years were a ti...

The Crucible Act Questions and Answers Already Passed crucible A vessel of metal or refractory material, employed for heating substances to a high temperature; a severe searching test unbaptized baby Nearly all children were baptized in Puritan society at an early age. Therefore when Ann says, "I have laid seen babies unbaptized in the earth," she means that her children died shortly after childbirth. heathen A person who adheres to the religion of a people or nation that does not acknowledg...

What is wrong with Betty Parris? She is ill, seems to be in a coma. Eyes are closed, not moving. They think that she is a witch. How does Tituba react to Betty's condition? She is worried about her and wants to make sure that she will be alright. What news does Susanna bring from the doctor? She says that there is no natural cause for Betty's condition and says that it could be of the devil; no cure. What news is circulating about Betty? The rumor is that she is bewitc...

The Crucible - Act Four Exam 2024. What time of day does Act IV open? - ANSWER night time Whose presence in the jail makes Danforth upset? - ANSWER Reverend Hale. Danforth thinks he'll turn against the court. Cheever says that cows are running freely in the streets. Why are they roaming? - ANSWER Their masters are in jail and there is disagreement about who they belong to. Who does Parris say has robbed him and vanished from the town? - ANSWER Abigail. What object did Parris see as...

The Crucible Act Test Questions and Answers Rated A+ Who is the author of "The Crucible Act?" Arthur Miller What is the definition of "crucible"? A severe test or trial Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty won't wake up What advice does the doctor send back? to look for unnatural sources What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? why they were dancing What is Parris' main concern? his reputation What did Parris see in the woods the previous nigh...