Vocabulary
This word means to have an "unnatural or extreme paleness of the skin."
Pallor
Who is the minister of Salem's church and Betty's father?
Reverend Parris.
Where is Tituba from?
Barbados.
What does Elizabeth Proctor do to Abigail when she discovers that she had an affair with John?
She dismissed her from their home/fired her.
Where does the majority of Act 1 take place?
Salem, Massachusetts. Specifically, in Rev. Parris's house above the church meeting room.
What does it mean to ameliorate a bad situation?
Make it better.
Abigail Williams.
Who is Parris's daughter who becomes "ill" after being discovered dancing in the woods?
Betty Parris.
What is the conflict between John Proctor and Abigail?
Abigail wants to be with him and replace Elizabeth and John wants to end their relationship.
Who is the current servant of the Proctor family and is described as very shy?
Mary Warren.
This word means a serious injustice or moral violation.
Iniquity.
This woman is 72 years old, highly respected in Salem, and believes the girls are simply being silly.
Rebecca Nurse.
Who is the Putnams' daughter who is also believed to be "witched"
Ruth Putnam.
What is the conflict between Reverend Parris and Abigail?
Parris is worried that Abigail's behavior will ruin his reputation and Abigail insists that she did nothing wrong in the woods.
Who did Parris see running naked in the woods?
Mercy Lewis.
What word describes something extremely powerful, difficult, or intimidating that inspires fear or respect?
Formidable.
Who is the minister from Beverly who is an expert on witchcraft?
Reverend Hale.
How did Tituba come up with the names of the women she accused of witchcraft?
She was threatened and pressured by Parris and Abigail, so she realized that accusing others could save her.
What do Reverend Parris and John Proctor disagree on?
Parris's leadership, reputation, salary, and demands regarding his church.
How many children did Ann Putnam give birth to and how many survived?
She gave birth to eight chidren, and only one survived (7 died in childbirth).
Use the word "calumny" in a sentence to show the meaning of the word.
(various answers)
This man is very strong, is 83 years old, and has a reputation for suing people.
Giles Corey.
Abigail and the girls confess to witchcraft because they want to accomplish what two things?
They want to avoid being ounished and to shift the blame away from themselves by accusing other people.
They are in conflict about land boundaries and lumber.
Which character wants to ruin Parris's career and why?
Thomas Putnam; Parris got the job of minister instead of Putnam's brother-in-law.