The Crucible - Scavenger Hunt

Using web research from this page on The Crucible and other pages (not wikipedia), answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. For each answer, include the website where you found it.

1. When was The Crucible written?
2. What inspired Arthur Miller to write The Crucible?
3. Where did he go to college?
4. Name another play written by Miller.
5. With what famous actress did Miller have a relationship?
6. What was The Red Scare?
7. Who was Joe McCarthy and what was he afraid of?
8. Who were three other famous Americans who were investigated during The Red Scare?
9. What was The House of Un-American Activities Committee?
10. What is another example of a "witch hunt" from history? Describe it.
11. Define "historical fiction."
12. Define "Puritan."
13. Define "predestination."
14. How were Puritan children treated?
15. What was the life expectancy in America in 1692?
16. What was a typical Puritan school like?
17. What was the role of women in Puritan society?
18. On what date was Giles Corey pressed to death?

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