The Crucible (HSC SSCE English Standard): Quizzes
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In what year did Arthur Miller write The Crucible?
In what year did Arthur Miller write The Crucible?
1953
What percentage of those accused in Salem were women?
What percentage of those accused in Salem were women?
75%
Which friend of Miller testified before HUAC and 'named names' in 1952?
Which friend of Miller testified before HUAC and 'named names' in 1952?
Elia Kazan
What type of evidence did Salem courts accept as proof of witchcraft?
What type of evidence did Salem courts accept as proof of witchcraft?
Spectral evidence
How many people had been hanged by August 1692 in Salem?
How many people had been hanged by August 1692 in Salem?
19
What may have caused the girls' mysterious 'fits' in February 1692?
What may have caused the girls' mysterious 'fits' in February 1692?
Ergot poisoning or deception
Who halted the Salem witch trials?
Who halted the Salem witch trials?
Governor Phips
How many performances did The Crucible run for on Broadway?
How many performances did The Crucible run for on Broadway?
197
Miller's formula for hysteria: fear + authority + grievances equals what?
Miller's formula for hysteria: fear + authority + grievances equals what?
Scapegoating
Which character represents tragic integrity in The Crucible?
Which character represents tragic integrity in The Crucible?
John Proctor