Crucible essay practice

So it's the downhill sprint section of the year!
By which I mean the exams are approaching with the inexorable speed of an out of control juggernaut! And you are in the way!
In other words time to step up a gear.
So here is some practice at Crucible questions. Although generic, the questions are designed to cover both character and issue / theme areas of focus.
Choose one and have a go. What ever you write I will mark.

Crucible essay practice 2013

1                     Reread p 22 Rebecca’s speech to p 26 [prose section]

Using quotations from this extract explain how Miller shows what the relationships in the community are really like. Why is this explanation important in view of what happens later in the play?

2                     Reread p56 Proctor’s speech to p 65 exit Hale.

Using quotations from this extract explain how Miller shows how Hale’s faith is undermined during this scene and how Miller shows the beginning of his change of heart. Explain why this is important in view of what happens later in the play.

3                     Reread p81 to 96

Using quotations from this extract explain how Miller shows the shift in the balance in power between the characters throughout this scene and the significance of this.