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Literature
The Crucible - Extract 1
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Q.1
What is the immediate context for this passage?
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Rebecca Nurse attends Betty's bedside
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John Proctor brings Mary Warren to court
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Reverend Parris sends for Reverend Hale to come to Salem
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Elizabeth Proctor is arrested
Q.2
What immediately follows this passage?
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Abigail confesses to her lies
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John Proctor accuses Abigail of "harlotry"
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Reverend Hale refuses to work with the court
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Danforth accuses John Proctor of working with the anti-Christ
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?
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"I used to faint"
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"I heard the other girls screaming"
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"You, Your Honour, you seemed to believe them"
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"But then the whole world cried spirits, spirits"
Q.4
How can the audience see that Danforth is inclined to believe in Abigail's trustworthiness?
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He warns her of the gravity of the situation
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He questions her in depth
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He repeatedly refers to her as "child"
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All of the above
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?
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Foreboding
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Chaotic
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Charged
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Solemn
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?
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Mercy Lewis
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Mary Warren
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Abigail
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Hathorne
Q.10
Why might Danforth's, Hathorne's and Parris's speech towards the end of this passage be included in the stage directions?
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To indicate that they all speak at once
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To create a sense of confusion
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To provide a noisy context for Proctor's sudden, loud confession
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All of the above
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