Background
Who is the Author of the Crucible?
Authur Miller
Abigail Williams
Deposition is?
How did the environment of Salem impact the people's beliefs on witchcraft?
Hint. Page 5.
They believed the devil reigned in the forest with the native peoples.
What is the Covenant Theology believed by the Puritans?
Through God's covenant to Abraham, humanity can escape corruption and might be given salvation, IF they read the Bible, pray and do good works.
Who lies in court to protect a family member?
Elizabeth Proctor
What is propitiation?
Action of gaining someones good will
How do the Putmans impact the witchhunt?
Sarah Putman accuses Rebecca Nurse of killing her still born children.
Thomas Putman has daughter cry witch on neighbor to get their neighbors land.
Elizabeth Proctor
What modern day "witch-hunt" was taking place in the USA, when the Crucible was written? Who led this "witch-hunt"?
Un-American Activities Committee, led by Joseph McCarthy
Who wont change their mind and is superstitious?
Judge Danforth
the study of religion
Why was Elizabeth Proctor arrested?
Because Abigail claimed she witched Mary's poppet so when she put a needle in it, it hurt Abigail.
"I dare not take a life without there be a proof so immaculate no slightest qualm of conscience may doubt it."
Reverand Hale
The Author won the Pulitzer Prize for what play?
Death of a Salesman
Who encourages accusations to gain land?
Thomas Putman
Ingratiating is?
to being purposfully charming, agreeable, or pleasing to gain favor with others
Why did Tituba start claiming people were witches?
To stop everyone from blaiming her, and to stop her from getting arrested.
Bonus - Did it work?
"Will you confess yourself befouled with Hell, or do you keep thar black alliegence yet?"
Judge Danforth
Name the five points of Calvinism.
Humanity is corrupt, cannot choose to do good works.
God alone elects souls for salvation.
Only those elected to salvation receive divine grace.
Once elected that soul is assured salvation
Humanity parially forgiven through Christ, so elect might have a chance to act morally, if they follow the Bible.
Who argued there is no witchcraft in Salem and also accused someone of working with the devil?
Mary Warren
Calumny is?
Why does Elizabeth Proctor lie in court?
"To live in, yes. But to ask ownership is like you shall own the meeting house itself; the last meeting I were at you spoke so long on deeds and mortgages I thought I it were an auction."
John Proctor