Quotes
Who said, "But I wilted, and, like a Christian, I confessed. Confessed! Some dream I had must have mistaken you for God that day."
John Proctor
Name 3 things that Mary Warren does in Act 2.
*Answers will vary* Examples: makes a poppet and gives it to Eizabeth, tells of her adventures in court, reveals that Elizabeth's name has come up in court, tells Proctor she is a grown woman, cries because John chokes her, confesses to making the poppet, etc.
What lie does Elizabeth catch John in at the beginning of the act?
That he was alone with Abigail and not in a crowd
What did Mary Warren do that upset the Proctors?
disobeyed them and went to Salem
What will happen to the accused if they do not confess?
They will hang.
Who said, "I come of my own, without the court’s authority. I know not if you are aware, but your wife’s name is – mentioned in the court."
Rev. John Hale
Why won't Mary testify against Abigail in court?
Abigail threatened to kill any of the girls who spoke out against her.
Why and how is Elizabeth Proctor charged?
Abigail accuses Elizabeth's spirit of stabbing her in the leg with a needle via a poppet.
Why does Elizabeth think that Abigail wants to kill her?
She believes Abby wants to take her place as John’s wife.
Name two characters from the play that are concerned about their reputation. Supply evidence.
Reverend Parris: he cares more about what the people of Salem will think about witches being in his house than his daughter's health.
John Proctor: he will not confess his exploits with Abigail despite the fact that doing so will help stop the witch hunt.
*If you can adequately explain someone else's concerns for reputation, you will get credit.*
Who says, "Why—I made it in the court, sir, and—give it to Goody Proctor tonight…why, I meant no harm by it, sir."
Mary Warren
What did Abigail do to herself in order to accuse Elizabeth Proctor
Stabbed herself with a needle.
What does Hale ask John to recite to prove his innocence. Explain what happens.
Hale asks John to recite his commandments. John forgets the commandment on adultery.
On what charge was Rebecca Nurse arrested?
The murder of Goody Putnam’s babies.
Name 3 men who have wives accused of being witches.
John Proctor, Giles Corey, and Francis Nurse.
Who says, "Is the accuser always holy now? Were they born this morning as clean as God’s fingers? I’ll tell you what’s walking Salem – vengeance is walking Salem."
John Proctor
What specific act did Goody Osburn do towards the girls that got her accused of witchcraft?
She mumbled.
Describe what happens between Mary and John at the end of Act 2.
John tells Mary she will go to court and prove Elizabeth's innocence. Mary says she can't because Abigail will kill her and accuse John of lechery.
Why does Cheever come to the Proctor’s house?
He comes to arrest Elizabeth
What 3 things make Hale suspicious of John Proctor.
He does not come to church often, his 3rd child has not been baptized, and he cannot remember all of his commandments.
Who says, "The court bid me search your house, but I like not to search a house. So will you hand me any poppets that your wife may keep here?"
Ezekiel Cheever
What does John really saying when he describes his house as, "winter in here yet."
That it is currently cold and distant between him and his wife.
Explain the poppet incident with Mary Warren.
Mary innocently made a poppet in court and gave it to Elizabeth. Abigail gets the idea to use the poppet against Elizabeth. Mary is totally innocent in this scheme and tells the truth about it.
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby or tell everyone she’s lying?
She will tell that she and John Proctor had an affair.
Why did the court decide to hang Goody Osborn, but not Goody Good?
Goody Osborn refused to confess. Goody Good "confessed." She was also "pregnant."