High School: 9th and 10th Grade - Literature - The Crucible - Extract 1 Solution

Q.1.

What is the immediate context for this passage?

Q.2.

What immediately follows this passage?

Q.3.

Mary tries to convey how she was persuaded that she saw spirits. Which of the following does NOT refer to a persuasive factor for her prior behavior?

Q.4.

How can the audience see that Danforth is inclined to believe in Abigail's trustworthiness?

Q.5.

( ) What is the effect of this stage direction?

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The audience knows that Mary is spiritually attacking Abigail
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The audience knows that Abigail's look is one of despair
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Mary Warren and Proctor become wary; the audience can predict what Abigail will do next
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The line is not effective; it merely tells the actor where to look

Q.6.

Which of the following is true?

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Abigail reminds Danforth that he can easily fall to accusations of witchcraft, too
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Abigail believes that if Danforth is against her, he is also guilty of practicing witchcraft
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Abigail reminds Danforth that he has a duty to seek the truth
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All of the above

Q.7.

Which of the following does NOT describe the atmosphere of this passage?

Q.8.

What is demonstrated by Proctor's cry of "Whore! Whore!"

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He knows the other men do not really believe Abigail, but are bewitched by her
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He has lost control of his careful, diplomatic manner in approaching the court
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He has carefully calculated that an emotional outburst is the best way of saving his wife
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He thinks Abigail will drop her accusations if she knows how he feels about her

Q.9.

Examine how each character addresses Danforth. Which character differs from the others?

Q.10.

Why might Danforth's, Hathorne's and Parris's speech towards the end of this passage be included in the stage directions?