Quotes
Allusions
Stage Directions
Mousy Mary
Holy Hale
100
"Your justice would freeze beer." Who said it and what does it mean?
What is John Proctor? What is Elizabeth's refusal to forgive John for the affair?
100
What does the allusion to Moses parting the Red Sea suggest about Abby; “Abigail brings the other girls into court, and where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel
What is Abby is powerful, charismatic leader whom people consider a righteous messenger from God. She has the power to influence people and make things happen.
100
The common room of Proctor's house, eight days later What is the importance of "eight days later"?
What is tells us the time which has elapsed between Act I and Act II.
100
In Act II, we find that 'Mousy' Mary has bolstered her image. She now holds this position...
What is an official of the court?
100
The reason that Reverend Hale went to the Proctors' house.
What is to ask them some questions about their religious beliefs.
200
"Mr. Corey, exactly what complaint were made on your wife?
What is Walcott can not keep a pig alive for more than four weeks because Martha bewitch them with her books.
200
“Goody Osburn - w ill hang! But not Sarah Good. For Sarah Good confessed.” Mary Warren states, “…she sometimes made a compact with Lucifer, and wrote her name in his black book – with her blood…” What is the allusion?
What is Sarah Good confessed to signing the devil's book so she would not hang for witchcraft.
200
He continues on to the fireplace...lifts our the ladle and tastes. He is not quite pleased. What is the importance of "He is not quite pleased."
What is the reader learns of the distance between John and Elizabeth in their home.
200
While working at her new role, Mary crafts this gift for Elizabeth...
What is a poppet?
200
While at the Proctors' house, Hale asks John to do this...
What is recite the ten commandments?
300
"...no crack in a fortress may be accounted small." Who said it and what does it mean
What is Reverend Hale You can not discount any one person who may go against the teaching of the church. No religious crime is small
300
Allusion to Hale requesting that John recite the Ten Commandments With what two does Proctor have trouble?
What is those who could not recite the Ten Commandments were accussed of witchcraft. John stumbles on "keep the Sabbath holy" and "thou shalt not commit adultery"
300
PROCTOR, scoffing but without conviction: Ah, they'd never hand - What is the importance of "scoffing but without conviction"?
What is John believes that his wife's name will come up in court and he is just trying to reassure her.
300
Unfortunately, the gift Elizabeth receives has this extra 'hardware" that can be found in what location?
What is a sewing needle stuck in its belly?
300
As he leaves, Hale offers the Proctors this piece of advice.
What is get their youngest child baptized and attend church?
400
Child, you are certain this be your natural memory? Who said it and what does it mean
Who is Reverend Hale? Hale questions Mary as to whether or not she really remembers putting the needle in the poppet
400
What biblical reference does John hint at when he states, “the bible speaks of witchcraft”?
What is The warning given to Moses from God in Exodus: “Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.” (Exodus 22:18)
400
IT IS MR. HALE. He is different now - drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even guilt, about his manner now. What is the importance of this stage direction?
What is Hale realizes that they may be convicting innoncent people of witchcraft.
400
What is the signifigance of Mary telling John, "I cannot do it, I cannot!"
What is she refuses to admit to the truth about the poppet for fear that Abby will kill her.
400
Proctor tells Hale that he dislikes Parris in part because Parris wanted these items...
What is golden candlesticks?
500
In God's name, John, I cannot help myself. I must chain them all. Who said it and what does it mean?
Who is Herrick? He tells John that he must chain his wife just like the rest of the women accused of witchcraft.
500
What allusion is Proctor making when he states to Rev. Hale, “Pontius Pilot! God will not let you wash your hands of this!”?
What is Pilate tells the crowds at Jesus’ trial that he will set one prisoner free that day and asks whether he should set free Jesus or the thief Barabbas. The crowd yells to set free Barabbas and crucify Jesus. Pilate then turns Jesus over to the crowd and publicly washes his hands, saying “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.
500
ELIZABETH, with great fear: I will fear nothing. She looks about the room as if to fix it in her mind. What is the importance of this quote?
What is Elizabeth is putting on a false face to hide her fear. She is actually terrified of what could happen, but does not let on.
500
Mary also indicates that she did the Proctors this favor while at the court house
What is saved Elizabeth's life?
500
When Hale asks Proctor why he is absent from church so often, Proctor gives this rationale...
What is he sees no light of God in Parris?
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