Quiz for:
The Crucible: Truth and Deception

Question 1

What important decision does John Proctor make in Act 4?

Question 2

Why was truth often manipulated or fabricated in Salem society?

Question 3

Why did John Proctor lie about his affair?

Question 4

What did John Proctor prioritize by refusing to lie in his confession?

Question 5

What metaphor is used to describe the vulnerability of truth in Act 2?

Question 6

What does Judge Danforth argue about witchcraft being an invisible crime?

Question 7

What is a primary cause of lying in Salem?

Question 8

What symbolic action does John Proctor perform in Act 4?

Question 9

What role do judicial officers play in 'The Crucible'?

Question 10

How do religious authorities define truth in 'The Crucible'?

Question 11

Which overarching ideology is used to manipulate the truth?

Question 12

What does Miller suggest is paramount about truth in 'The Crucible'?

Question 13

How does Abigail exploit Christian ideology in 'The Crucible'?

Question 14

What form of irony is prominent when the audience is aware of the deceit in Act 3?

Question 15

According to Miller, what is more important than social and legal manipulation?