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Name:Period:Anticipation Guide:/ 10 PointsAnticipation Guide Reflective Paragraph:/ 10 PointsThink Like a Puritan:/ 0 (5 Extra Credit Points)Character Analysis Chart:/ 10 PointsCharacter Map:/ 0 (5 Extra Credit Points)Study Guide Questions:/ 85 PointsAct II Appendix Chart:/ 15 PointsAct II Appendix Paragraph:/ 10 PointsQuote Analysis:/ 10 PointsCrossword Puzzle:/ 0 (5 Extra Credit Points)Total:/ 160 Points1
The Crucible: Anticipation / Reaction Guide / 10 PointsPart I Directions: Prior to reading The Crucible, sign the continuum at a point that best reflects your positionon the statement ( means you strongly agree, - means you strong disagree). Then, discuss each statement, andyour position about the statement, with your group members.Part II Directions: After reading The Crucible, you should examine your original position on each topic. Thensign the continuum in a different color, reflecting your position on after reading the play.Part III Directions: You will write a reflective paragraph in which you explain how your views on thesestatements have, or have not changed after reading The Crucible. You should specifically mention at least 3 ofthese statements in your paragraph. You should use quotes (with page numbers!) to support your answer.1. Confessing to a crime you didn’t commit in order to avoid punishment is wise. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 2. The difference between right and wrong is always clear. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 3. It is better to die for what you believe in rather than to lie to save your life. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 4. There is only one correct way to interpret the Bible. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 5. That which doesn’t destroy us only makes us stronger. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 6. It’s more difficult to forgive yourself if the person you have hurt doesn’t forgive you. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 7. Courage means doing something even though it can be difficult and fearsome. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 2
8. A person is innocent until proven guilty. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 9. Beliefs in opposition to common values should be illegal. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 10. Justice is bester determined in a court of law. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Reflective Paragraph: / 10 PointsHow have your views changed, or perhaps not changed, after reading The Crucible? Write a reflectiveparagraph in which you discuss at least three of the above statements and your (new) stance on them. Makesure to include at least two quotes from the play – make sure to use page numbers! Use the space beneath foryour paragraph (yes, your paragraph should fill up most of the space!).3
Think Like a Puritan: / 5 (Extra Credit Points)Understanding Puritanism will help you to understand how mass hysteria and the Salem witch trials occurred.Read the following information about Puritan life. Fill in the blanks with appropriate terms using context clues.Some answers are provided for you. They are crossed out ftPretend you live in America in the 1600’s. As a 17th century , your life centersaround the church, as it serves as the center of town and the place where news is received. Everyone must attendchurch on the because it is against the law not to attend. Men andsit on opposite sides of the church and endure long on hardpews. In addition to church on Sundays, family prayer is also important. It is recommended that your familyhear the read daily. Every family member should alsoeveryday, and parents teach the to their children.You believe just as much in the as you do in God. Allmust be punished no matter how big or small, such as stealing food orin church. When crops fail or someone is sick, you do not help because you believe thatit is God’s and that is punishment for bad behavior.Your government is a , meaning that the government centers around the church.It is the government’s duty to enforce obedience to God. Only church members can inelections. Punishable offences include: theft, breaches of the Sabbath, blasphemy, murder,, , , and participation in theatricalperformances.4
Character Analysis: / 20 PointsDirections: Fill out the chart while we read. Make sure to incorporate quotes in the “Motivation” Boxes.Character Character DescriptionJohnProctorPersonality ailWilliamsBettyParris5
Directions: Fill out the chart while we read. Make sure to incorporate quotes in the “Motivation” Boxes.Character Character DescriptionTitubaPersonality esCorey6
Directions: Fill out the chart while we read. Make sure to incorporate quotes in the “Motivation” Boxes.Character Character DescriptionFrancisNursePersonality erendHale7
Character Character DescriptionGovernorDanforthPersonality TraitsMotivationJudgeHathorneDirections: Use each characters name once to complete the following:List all of the characters who were in the woods:Characters who believe witchcraft is to blame:Characters who are accused of witchcraft:Characters who believe the girls are lying:Characters who are executed:8
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Act One: / 24 Points1. "So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom, lest their NewJerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in thatstatement?2. Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of "general revenge."3. Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?4. What advice does the doctor send back? Why is this scary to Parris?5. As the play opens Rev. Parris is questioning his niece. What is hequestioning her about and what exactly is his real concern?6. What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?7. What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?8. Why does Abigail say the Proctors dismissed her?9. What rumors have circulated the town about Betty Parris? What proof later occursthat "proves" that she is a witch?10
10. Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?11. Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point? Why?12. What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?13. What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?14. What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How does each ofthem feel about it now?15. What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play?16. How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?17. What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?18. Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?19. What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?11
20. When Reverend Hale questions Abigail, whom does she blame? What proof doesshe offer?21. What ultimatum is Tituba given?22. Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?23. Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?24. Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?Act Two: / 25 Points1. At the beginning of this act, John Proctor says, "It is winter in here yet." Why isthis pertinent to what is going on?2. What did Abigail Williams reveal to John Proctor?3. Why hasn’t John told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attributehis not telling to?4. What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspiciousof him?12
5. What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?6. How does Mary Warren behave towards her employers?7. What does Mary Warren mean when she says, "I saved her life today!"?8. What does Elizabeth realize when she finds out that she has been accused?9. What does Elizabeth ask John to do?10. Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?11. How does John Proctor respond to questions about why he has not been tochurch?12. What does Reverend Hale ask Proctor to do?13. Discuss the meaning of "Adultery, John." (Page 67)14. What information does John Proctor reveal to Reverend Hale?13
15. What does Reverend Hale want John to do with this information?16. Why does Elizabeth say that she doesn’t believe in witches at this point?17. What news does Giles Corey reveal to the Proctors and Reverend Hale?18. What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of?19. Why has Martha Corey been accused?20. Why do Ezekial Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor home?21. Explain why Cheever is both astonished and afraid when he finds the poppetwith the needle in it?22. What does John ask Mary Warren to do?23. Why is Mary so afraid to do as he asks?24. Why does Mary Warren warn John about testifying against Abigail?25. What does John decide to do?14
Act II Appendix: / 15 PointsBackground: Arthur Miller eventually cut the Appendix from the play after he initially published it as hefelt that it slowed the momentum of the play. The Appendix is often included in printed / publishedversions of the play, but rarely appears in the stage production. As such, it is like a “deleted scene” on aDVD.Questions to keep in mind: Why did Arthur Miller choose to cut this? What does it show us about thevarious characters involved? What are we supposed to think about the characters? Why might this beproblematic with the information provided by the ics: List atleast 3!How would youdescribe thischaracter’s attitude,thoughts, emotions, andactions in Acts I & IIYoungWhy?What is this character’smotive? Why do you thinkthey act or feel this way?Betty is terrified of gettingin trouble for whatScaredhappened in the woods. Inorder to avoid punishment,A weak character whoor perhaps because she isis easily manipulated by just so scared of beingthe older girls –punished, she liesespecially Abigailcompletely still and silenton her bed until AbigailAccepts what she’s told tells her what to do. Thischaracteristic causes her tobecome Abigail’s tool –Abigail is able tomanipulate her to get whatshe wants.Textual Evidence: Use at least 3Quotes!Use quotes from the book! Makesure to include the author’s nameand page number!“ we’ve got to tell. Witchery’s ahangin’ error we must tell thetruth you’ll only be whipped fordancin’, and the other things”(Miller 19)“Oh, she’s only gone sillysomehow We were dancin’ n thewoods last night, and my uncleleaped in on us. She took fright, isall” (Miller, 22).“ I discovered her – and my nieceand ten or twelve of the other girlsdancing in the forest last night ”(Miller 40).JohnProctor15
AbigailWilliamsElizabethProctor16
Act Two Appendix Paragraph: / 10 PointsAnswer the following questions in a well thought out paragraph (6-8 sentences): Analyze why Proctor comes to see Abigail – what was he trying to achieve by speaking with her? Do you think that John Proctor will do as he claims? Why or why not? How does Abigail react to Proctor’s assertion? Does she believe him? What overall purpose does the Appendix serve? Why did Miller originally write it, and include itin the play? Do you agree with Miller’s decision to remove the Appendix, or do you feel as though he shouldhave left it in the play? Why? Use a minimum of 2 quotes from the appendix to support your answer.17
Act Three: / 19 Points1. As this act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?2. What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?3. When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, what does Reverend Parris accusehim of?4. What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to hisChristian nature?5. What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does hetry to make with him?6. What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating agood opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?7. Discuss "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee." (pg 95)8. What is Giles Corey’s proof that Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land.”Why won’t he reveal his source?9. What happens to Giles Corey?18
10. What is Reverend Hale’s advice to John Proctor as he is about to read hisdisposition before the court?11. What does Danforth think Mary Warren’s appearance in the court might be?12. When Mary Warren says that she pretended to faint in court, what is she asked todo? What is the result?13. What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her?14. What does John Proctor do to discredit her?15. Who is called to back up John’s testimony? What happens?16. What happens when Reverend Hale states that Abigail has always seemedfalse to him?17. What is Mary Warren’s reaction to Abigail’s performance?18. What does John Proctor mean when he says, "God is dead!”?19. What does Hale do when Proctor is arrested?19
Act Four: / 17 Points1. Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem2. What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do?3. What does Reverend Parris reveal about his niece Abigail?4. How do Salem and Adover differ?5. How do the proposed hangings of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor differ from the pastexecutions?6. What do Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?7. What does Reverend Hale mean when he says,” there is blood on my head!”. How isthis a radical change from the way that we are first introduced to him?8. Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?9. What do Hale and Danforth request of Elizabeth Proctor?10. What happened to Giles Corey?20
11. What is John’s excuse for confessing?12. What is Elizabeth’s proof that John is a good man?13. How has Elizabeth changed since we first met her?14. After John confesses, what does Danforth want him to do?15. Discuss, "I am John Proctor! You will not use me!"16. What does Hale attribute Proctor’s willingness to hang to?17. What does Elizabeth attribute it to?21
Quote Analysis: / 10 PointsDirections: You must identify all of the following for each quoteA) Who said it? B) To whom? C) What are they speaking about?numberD) Why is this important? E) Page1. “There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!”A)B)C)D)E)2. "There are wheels within wheels in this village, and fires within fires!"A)B)C)D)E)3. "Man, remember, until an hour before the devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven."A)B)C)D)E)4. “Now Hell and Heaven grapple on our backs, and all our old pretense is ripped away- make yourpeace!.It is a providence, and no great change; we are only what we always were, but nakednow And the wind, God's icy wind, will blow!"A)B)C)D)E)5. "I cannot mount the gibbet like a saint. It is a fraud. I am not that man."A)B)C)D)E)6. “I'll tell you what's walking Salem—vengeance is walking Salem. We are what we always were inSalem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and commonvengeance writes the law! This warrant's vengeance! I'll not give my wife to vengeance!”22
A)B)C)D)E)7. “You must understand, sir, that a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it,there be no road between.”A)B)C)D)E)8. ".it may well be God damns a liar less than he that throws his life away for pride."A)B)C)D)E)9. “It is mistaken law that leads you to sacrifice. Life, woman, life is God's most precious gift; noprinciple, however glorious, may justify the taking of it!”A)B)C)D)E)10. “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! Because I lie and sign myself tolies! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without myname? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”A)B)C)D)E)11. )C)D)E)23
The Crucible Crossword: / 5 (Extra Credit Across1. Black magic; sorcery8. Play division9. She is the primary cause of the witch hunts12. The Creator13. She wants Abby to tell the truth15. Examination of evidence to determine guilt or innocence16. One who tells the truth is this17. Story written to be performed on the stage19. Material proof23. He arrests Elizabeth26. Rebecca is full of itDown1. Woman who pracitces witchcraft2. Parris' slave woman from Barbados3. He was an expert spirit remover4. Mrs. Nurse5. Mr. Nurse6. The judge for many witchcraft trials7. The christian holy book10. The commandment Proctor forgets11. Object of the Putnams' dispute with the Nurses14. Thomas Putnam was this about his situation in life16. He thinks of a test for Mary17. The act of pretending18. Something that shows the existence of a fact20. Giles21. Parris' daughter22. Decision maker in court24. Bad25. If Proctor tells the truth, he will save his 24
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