Which of the following is true about Arthur Miller's plays?

1. A. After the Fall is semi-autobiographical.
2. B. Incident at Vichy deals with Nazi persecution of Jews.
3. C. The Price anticipates an economic crash.
4. D. The Creation of the World and Other Business is not a serio-comic retelling of Genesis.
5. E. The Crucible examines the responsibilities of the artist.

1. A(E) and (A) only
2. B(A) and (C) only
3. C(A) and (B) only
4. D(D) and (E) only

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Correct answer: C. (A) and (B) only

Explanation

After the Fall (1964) draws on Miller's marriage to Marilyn Monroe; Incident at Vichy (1964) shows men detained in Vichy France. The Price (1968) looks back at the Depression, The Creation of the World (1972) is a comic Genesis, and The Crucible (1953) allegorises McCarthyism.