Characters
What town did Abigail Williams go to?
Andover
What is Danforth most concerned about?
He is concerned about his reputation.
Where does the beginning of Act 4 take place
Jail Cell
Why was John Proctor killed?
He ripped up the paper of which he had his confession on.
How was Giles Corey killed?
They pressed him. They laid heavy stones on top of him.
What does John Proctor do to the signed confession paper?
He rips it up.
What is Rev. Hale pushing for in Act 4?
He is trying to get Danforth to postpone the hangings.
How is the setting of The Crucible important for the readers understanding?
It helps the reader make connections to the time period.
What is happening with Elizabeth Proctor?
They are keeping her alive for another year until she gives birth.
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
He doesn’t want to ruin his reputation and cast doubt on the pas executions.
What does Elizabeth mean when she says, “He have his goodness now”? (Referring to John Proctor)
John redeemed himself by choosing honestly.
Why is Rev. Parris concerned in Act 4?
He is worried about his reputation
What event in Act 4 shows the breakdown of Salem’s social order and the townspeople’s loss of faith in the court?
”Cows are wandering the roads and orphans are left homeless”
In Act 4, what happens to Tituba?
She is imprisoned.
Who is believed to have run away with Abigail Williams?
Mercy Lewis.
Who is Ruth Putnam and what is her significance to the play?
The only survivor of 8 children from the Putnams. She is important because she was involved in the dance in the woods.
Why does Elizabeth refuse to influence John Proctor’s decision?
She wants him to make his own choice.
How does Rev. Parris trying to get Danforth to postpone the hangings affect the plot?
This shows growing doubt and sets up tension for the books ending.
What happens to Rebecca Nurse?
What news does Rev. Parris give about Abigail?
She ran away and stole his money.
How does John Proctor’s character change in Act 4 and what does it reveal about him?
Proctor chose honesty over life because he refused to hand in his signed confession. This could reveal his guilt and shows his moral courage.
What does John Proctor mean when he says, “Because it is my name!”?
He values his reputation.
What role does Salem’s hysteria play in Act 4?
It shows the destructive power of fear and authority.
By the end of Act 4, who all is dead? Name at least 4.
John Proctor, Giles Corey, Martha Corey, Rebecca Nurse, Sarah Good. Others: Mary Easty, Bridget Bishop, Elizabeth Howe
What theme does Author Miller convey through John Proctor’s decision over falsely confessing?
He is conveying the theme that truth and integrity are worth more than just life itself.