Act 1
Who is John Proctor's mistress?
Abigail Williams.
Why does Mary refuse to testify in court?
Mary is afraid of Abby.
What does Mary Warren accuse Abby of?
Mary Warren accuses Abigail of lying about her evidence of witchcraft.
How did Giles die?
He was pressed to death.
"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"
Who says this?
Elizabeth Proctor.
Who is the Reverend of Salem?
Reverend Parris.
Why don't the Proctors attend church?
They don't like the way Parris runs the church
OR
Elizabeth Proctor was ill.
How does Abigail turn the court against Mary Warren?
She accuses Mary Warren of trying to attack her in spirit.
Why does Elizabeth tell John she blames herself for his affair?
She feels she should have been a better wife.
"It's winter in here yet."
Who says this?
John Proctor.
Who is the slave from Barabados?
Tituba.
Why is Hale questioning the Proctors?
Elizabeth has been accused of witchcraft.
Why is Mary Warren forced to testify in court?
John Proctor wants to save his wife.
Why does Hale try to get the accused to confess?
Hale wants them to confess because it could save their lives.
"The promise a stallion gives a mare I gave that girl,"
Who says this?
John Proctor.
Who is the Reverend called to cleanse Salem?
Reverend Hale.
How Hale changed since he's arrived in Salem?
He doesn't believe witchcraft is the problem in Salem.
What does Reverend Parris accuse John Proctor of?
Reverend Parris accuses John Proctor of trying to overthrow the court.
Why does Danforth say pardoning the accused is unjust?
He says this because others would've died for no reason.
"We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."
Who says this?
Danforth.
Who is accusing others of witchcraft to steal their land?
Thomas Putnam
Why doesn't John Proctor originally tell anyone that Abby is faking witchcraft?
He doesn't want anyone to find out about his affair.
Why is John Proctor seen as a liar in the court?
Mary Warren ended up turning on him.
OR
Elizabeth tried to save his reputation by not talking about his affair.
What happened to Abigail?
Abigail ran away with Parris's money.
"It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery."
Who says this?
Elizabeth Proctor.