Question

vocabulary
choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word. (6 points each)

1. subservient means

a. subordinate
b. agreeable
c. concerned
d. faithful

1. what does adamant mean?

a. unyielding
b. ordinary
c. silent
d. appealing
written response
short response answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the drama.
write a sentence or two on a separate sheet of paper. (10 points each)

1. where does tituba think that the devil is going to take her?
2. give one example of how abigail shows her dishonesty in this act.

extended response answer the following question based on your knowledge of the drama. write one or two paragraphs on a separate sheet of paper. (20 points)

1. what effect do the trials have on salem? use three details from the drama to support your answer.

Explanation:

• For question 9, "subservient" means being in a subordinate or submissive position. So the answer is A.
• For question 10, "adamant" means unyielding or firm - in one's opinion. So the answer is A.
• For question 11, in "The Crucible", Tituba thinks the Devil is going to take her to Barbados as she mentions it in the play.
• For question 12, Abigail shows her dishonesty by falsely accusing others of witchcraft to divert attention from her own misdeeds like her affair and dancing in the woods.
• For question 13, The trials in "The Crucible" have several effects on Salem. Firstly, it creates mass hysteria as people are constantly in fear of being accused. Secondly, it divides the community as neighbors turn against each other. Thirdly, it leads to the wrongful execution of innocent people, destroying families and the social fabric of Salem.

Answer:

1. A. subordinate
2. A. unyielding
3. Tituba thinks the Devil is going to take her to Barbados.
4. Abigail falsely accuses others of witchcraft to cover her own actions.
5. The trials create mass hysteria, divide the community, and lead to wrongful executions.