Plot Summary (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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Who wrote The Crucible and what historical event does it dramatise?
Who wrote The Crucible and what historical event does it dramatise?
Arthur Miller; Salem witch trials 1692
What happens to Betty after Reverend Parris discovers her dancing in the forest?
What happens to Betty after Reverend Parris discovers her dancing in the forest?
She falls into an unresponsive state
How many infants did Ann Putnam lose shortly after childbirth?
How many infants did Ann Putnam lose shortly after childbirth?
Seven
Who confesses to witchcraft first, triggering a chain reaction of accusations?
Who confesses to witchcraft first, triggering a chain reaction of accusations?
Tituba
How much time passes between Act I and Act II?
How much time passes between Act I and Act II?
Eight days
What object is used as evidence to accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
What object is used as evidence to accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
A poppet (doll)
Who are the two officials leading the witch trials in Act II?
Who are the two officials leading the witch trials in Act II?
Deputy Gov. Danforth & Judge Hathorne
What does Elizabeth lie about in court, unaware John has already confessed?
What does Elizabeth lie about in court, unaware John has already confessed?
John's affair with Abigail
Who does Mary Warren accuse of being in league with the devil in Act III?
Who does Mary Warren accuse of being in league with the devil in Act III?
John Proctor
What dramatic action does Reverend Hale take at the end of Act III?
What dramatic action does Reverend Hale take at the end of Act III?
Denounces the court and quits
What does John Proctor do when the court demands a public confession in Act IV?
What does John Proctor do when the court demands a public confession in Act IV?
Tears up his confession
What historical period do the events of The Crucible comment on allegorically?
What historical period do the events of The Crucible comment on allegorically?
1950s McCarthy era 'witch hunts'