The Crucible, Act I Review Questions

In case anyone was absent or did not get the assignment, these were the questions from Tuesday (you need to turn it in IMMEDIATELY):

1) What is an allegory? Give 1+ example.

2) What is a tragedy? Give 1+ example.

3) What is a historical fiction? Give 1+ example.

4) What does "crucible" mean?

5) One theme that this play illustrates is how rumor is harmful and how well meaning people often participate in rumor making and spreading without realizing what the consequences could possibly be. Describe an event or situation from your own experience where this theme applies. (paragraph form)