What was the test community had to face in The Crucible by Arthur Miller?

The test the community in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible" faced was the hysteria surrounding alleged witchcraft. The play, set in 1692 during the Salem witch trials, portrays a society consumed by fear, accusations, and false confessions. The community grapples with the burden of identifying and purging those believed to be in league with the devil. The test lies in resisting unfounded fear-mongering, upholding personal and moral principles, and ultimately questioning authority. The characters are challenged to discern the truth in a society dominated by superstition, manipulation, and power dynamics.