The Crucible (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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In whose bedroom does the play open?
In whose bedroom does the play open?
Betty's bedroom
What did Parris discover the girls doing in the forest the previous night?
What did Parris discover the girls doing in the forest the previous night?
Dancing
What does Parris fear losing in the community?
What does Parris fear losing in the community?
His authority
What does the forest incident become for the witch trials?
What does the forest incident become for the witch trials?
The catalyst
In Act III, why does Proctor confess his affair with Abigail?
In Act III, why does Proctor confess his affair with Abigail?
To expose her motivations
Why does Proctor's confession plan backfire?
Why does Proctor's confession plan backfire?
Elizabeth lies to protect him
What evidence is used against Elizabeth in her arrest?
What evidence is used against Elizabeth in her arrest?
A poppet
What does Elizabeth's arrest illustrate about the justice system?
What does Elizabeth's arrest illustrate about the justice system?
Personal vendettas corrupted it fully
In Act IV, what is Proctor asked to sign to save his life?
In Act IV, what is Proctor asked to sign to save his life?
A confession of witchcraft
What does Proctor's refusal to sign assert?
What does Proctor's refusal to sign assert?
His integrity
What do Elizabeth's final words reflect about Proctor's choice?
What do Elizabeth's final words reflect about Proctor's choice?
Understanding and acceptance
What consequences does the ending emphasise?
What consequences does the ending emphasise?
Mass hysteria and moral compromise