Act I
What is Reverand Parris most concerned about when Betty falls ill?
His reputation.
Why doesn’t Elizabeth trust John?
He cheated on her.
What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth?
She is pregnant.
Where are we when act 4 begins?
A cell in Salem jail.
What role did fear play in creating authority?
The fear of being hanged caused many of the townspeople to admit and accuse others of witchcraft.
What is Abigail’s character like?
Manipulative.
What commandment does John forget?
Adultery.
What does Danforth plan to do with the people listed on the deposition?
Arrest them.
What is the context behind Hawthorne saying “She have robbed you?“ (Miller 132)
Abigail has robbed Parris and fled on a boat.
Who is the main authority figure in the play.
Judge Danforth.
What does John Proctor predict will happen to Abigail before she is twenty?
She’ll be clapped in the stocks.
Why is Cheever looking for a poppet?
Abigail was stabbed with a needle.
What purpose does Giles Corey serve in the play?
Comic relief
At the end of act 4 who says “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!” (Miller 152)
Elizabeth
Why did everyone who was accused admit to witchcraft?
If they admitted and then accused someone else they would be innocent.
What is the context behind Proctor saying “You’ll speak nothin’ of Elizabeth!” (Miller 24)
Abigail questions why Proctor is with her.
Who was the leader of the court’s accuser?
Marry Warren.
What secret does John reveal to prove the girls are lying?
He had an affair with Abigail.
How was Proctor persuaded to confess?
They brought the visibly pregnant Elizabeth to him making him think of his child’s future.
Why is Rebecca Nurse accused of witchcraft?
A lot of babies died when she was the person taking care of them.
What is Tituba accused of doing in the forest?
Witchcraft.
How did Marry Warrens character change from act 1 - act 2?
She has become more mature and now she stands up for herself.
How did Hale change at the end of act 3?
He is now on Proctors side against Abigail.
How is mass hysteria a theme throughout the play?
Everyone is accusing everyone of witchcraft so they don’t get hanged.
Why doesn’t Danforth believe that John Proctor had an affair with Abigail?
Danforth doesn’t believe John because he confessed but Elizabeth said that he didn’t have an affair.