Background
When was Arthur Miler born, and when did he die?
Born: 1915
Died: 2005
Who is a chaos creator, manipulator, and a lair?
Abigail Williams
Who's marriage was still on the rocks during act 2?
John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor
What did Abigail "see"?
A Bird
Who wants the men to be pardoned the prisoners?
Hale
In the Churches eyes, what did they consider Witchcraft?
A sin and a crime
Who goes unconscious in the woods because of witch craft?
Betty
Who went to Salem and became an official of the court?
Mary Warren
Who goes to church at the end of Act 3?
John Proctor and Gilles
Who robs Paris then left Salem?
Abigail and Mercy
Where was Tituba from?
Barbados
How many children of Mrs. Putnam died?
7 Children
What happens when an accused witch goes to jail?
They get hanged
How many people were in jail during Act 3?
400
What does Giles do so he doesn't have to forfeit his property?
He decided not to enter a plea
What is unfolding during the 1950's?
The fear of Communism (The Red Scare) and McCarthyism
Why did the Putnams have a grudge against the Nurses?
The Nurses were a highly regarded family, and they were always competing for land with the Putnams.
How does a person (any accused witch) get out of being hanged?
They just have to confess that they were doing Witchcraft
How does Hale view the court?
Crazy
How was Giles killed?
Pressed to death by large stones
Who was the main leader of the group of girls causing Witchcraft?
Abigail Williams
What does Hale recognize Rebecca Nurse as?
Very well respected person
What were the 3 reasons John Proctor didn't go to church every Sunday?
- Wife was sick
- Long Journey to the Church
- Works or Plows on Sunday
Why does Proctor want to admit his affair with Abigail?
To show that Abigail has a motive to kill Elizabeth Proctor
Why do the men bring out Rebecca Nurse at Proctor's confession?
So that she would follow his example and confess