act 1
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Betty won't wake up
What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?
He didn't tell Elizabeth that he was alone with Abigail when they talked.
As this act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?
To kill people to get land
What did Abigail do before the morning of john's hanging
Abigail stole money from Parris and disappeared, reportedly left on a ship.
Why is Reverend Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own house?
Revered Parris wants to remain minister and fears any evidence that may harm his reputation.
What advice does the doctor send back?
to look for unatural sources
Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
She has been named an official of the court. This makes her feel more important than a servant.
What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?
Doesn't go to church, plows on Sundays, and his son hasn't been baptized
Why has Hale come back to Salem?
Hale has come back to Salem to encourage the accused to confess and save their lives
(whether they are guilty or not).
Why does Tituba confess so readily? What does her confession initiate?
She confesses because she is being whipped. Her confession causes the women to begin accusing one another.
What does Parris questoin his niece Abigail about?
why they were dancing
Why hasn't John Proctor told the court what he knows? What does Elizabeth attribute his not telling?
John worries how he would prove what Abigail said(since they were alone). Also, he is aware of the power she has gained. "If the girl's a saint now, I think it not easy to prove she's a fraud."
When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, what does Reverend Parris accuse him of?
He has been accused of trying to overthrow the court.
What does Hale want Elizabeth to do?
Hale wants Elizabeth to convince Proctor to confess.
Why doesn't Elizabeth Proctor beg John Proctor to sign the confession?
She wants John Proctor to do what he wishes and "have his goodness".
What if Parris' main concern?
his reputation
At the beginning of Act 2, John Proctor says, "It is winter in here yet". Why is this pertinent to what is going on?
John and Elizabeth's relationship is still strained from his affair with Abigail. Elizabeth's demeanor is "frosty" and "cold" towards John.
What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?
She's pregnant; he gives her one year to live and he will see if she starts to show in one week
What happened to Giles?
He was pressed to death during the questioning.
How has Elizabeth Proctor changed during her imprisonment?
She has forgiven John Proctor and apologizes for keeping such a "cold house".
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
her soul is tainted
What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?
Goody Osburn will hang and Goody Good confessed.
What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating a good opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?
There all going to be arrested and brought into questions
Why is Parris worried for his safety in the fourth act?
he found a dagger at his door
What makes John Proctor finally tear up his confession and decide it is better to hang?
He does not want his confession nailed to the church door before all to see. He claims that he has left is his name and they won't even leave him that.