Act I
In the past, what had happened between John and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
John and Abigail had an affair. John wants nothing to do with Abigail now, as he is trying to repair his marriage. Abigail wants to get back together with John.
How would you describe the relationship between Proctor and Elizabeth in this Act?
Strained
What does John Proctor tell the court about his wife?
She never lies.
What happened to Giles?
He was pressed to death.
Which term means foolish?
Daft
Who is Elizabeth Proctor? How does Abigail feel towards her?
Elizabeth Proctor is John Proctor's wife. Abigail hates her.
Why is Mary afraid to say anything in court?
She thinks that if she speaks out against Abigail, Abigail will turn against her.
What does Judge Hathorne ask Mary Warren to do in court that she cannot do?
Faint
What did Proctor do after he signed the confession? Why?
Proctor tore up the confession because he didn't want to besmirch his name with the lie of confessing to a crime he hadn't committed.
Which term means morally reprehensible?
Who was running naked in the forest?
Mercy Lewis
Why has Reverend Hale come to the Proctor home?
Who has signed many death warrants?
Reverend Hale
What did Abigail do in Act IV?
She stole Reverend Parris' money and ran off, taking Mercy Lewis with her.
Which term means the criminal offense of making false statements under oath?
Perjury
Describe Mr. Putnam. Why is he a bitter man?
Putnam is a bitter man because seven of his eight children have died. Additionally, he is upset because his brother-in-law did not get the pastorate in Salem.
Who really stuck the pin in Abby's stomach and why?
Abigail stuck the pin in her own stomach as a way of drawing negative attention to Elizabeth.
An Act III, who begins to have doubts about the rightness of the witch trials?
Reverend Hale
Explain Danforth's reason that a pardon would not be just/fair?
It wouldn't be fair to those who have already been executed for the same crime.
Which term means hate coupled with disgust?
Abomination
In Salem, an excellent public reputation is essential if one is to be accepted in the community. In the beginning of the play, what clues are there that Abigail's reputation has become questionable?
Elizabeth fired her seven months prior to the start of the play, and Abigail still hasn't gotten another job.
How has Mary Warren's attitude changed since Act I?
She has gone from being mousy and quiet, to being bolder and more resistant to orders.
What is the deal the Danforth tries to make with John Proctor?
He tells John Proctor that if he drops his complaints against the court proceedings, he will let Elizabeth live.
What does Elizabeth Proctor mean when she says, "He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"
Which term means to cause injury through harassment or penalty?
Persecute