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What word is used to define the paper that both Giles, and Mary Warren hand Danforth?
Deposition.
Rev. Hale says "God is Dead"
False, Proctor exclaims that God is dead.
What is Danforth's official Title/Role outside of Salem?
Deputy Governor Danforth.
What does Cheever say that John Proctor does when Elizabeth was arrested?
He exclaims that Proctor ripped up the warrant for her arrest.
Specifically, what does John Proctor say Abigail seeks to do with him?
"She thinks to dance with me on my wife's grave!" pg. 110
What is the meaning of "ipso-facto?"
He said- She said
Francis Nurse was taken to jail for contempt.
False. Only Rebecca Nurse was taken.
Explain the change we have seen in Rev. Hale between Acts 2 and 3. How is he acting differently?
He is supportive of Proctor and those who say there is no witchcraft. He wants justice against Abigail and believes that Proctor is innocent.
What two things does Mary Warren admit to the court?
The girls were all faking, and she has never seen any spirits.
What does Mary Warren attempt to do after Abigails first accusation of her torment?
She tries to run away and escape the court room so that Abigail will not condemn her of witchcraft.
Give a specific example/reference to an ironic event in Act 3 and explain why it is ironic.
Elizabeth lying, Parris "blackening my name," Mary running to hug Abigail, Mary's deposition
Giles Corey has experience in the court as a lawyer.
False, he was a plaintiff.
What does John Proctor confess to, and why does he confess it? What does he seek to prove with his confession?
Confesses to the affair with Abigail, he seeks to prove that she began the accusations in an effort to kill Elizabeth so that she could be with John.
Why does Elizabeth say she dismissed Abigail as a servant? What are the reasons, in order?
She first said she dissatisfied her, then she says that she believed John grew to "fancy" her while she was sick.
What "deal" does Danforth provide to John Proctor? What is another word to describe this deal.
Elizabeth is pregnant, so he says he will let Elizabeth live until she has the child if he drops the charges. If not, she will be hanged killing both her and the child.
What is the exact number of signatures on Francis Nurse's deposition? What does Danforth do with this document?
91. Danforth demands that ever person on that list be arrested.
The first illusion that Abigail creates in the court is the Yellow bird on the rafter.
False, before this she claims that Mary casted a cold wind onto her and the other girls.
Why does Mary Warren hug Abigail at the end of the Act? What does she say during this interaction?
She is scared of her and is apologizing for threatening her because Abigail tried to get her killed, Mary Warren is terrified of Abigails power in Salem.
What threat does Abigail make to Danforth? Why does she do this and how does she question his authority?
She states that even he could be falling victim to the temptation of the devil, discusses how much shes done for the court. She does this as a response to her accusations by Proctor, and Paris folding under pressure.
Who asked Mary Warren if John Proctor had a "Devil's Book?" What provoked this character to say this?
Rev. Parris, Mary Warren says "He come at me by night and every day to sign, to sign..."
What is the exact number of people Danforth has condemned to hang by his signature at the start of Act 3, and how many has he put in jail?
72 condemned to hang, 400 in Jail.
Parris' first line in the Act were aimed to tear down John Proctor. What were they?
True. "Be careful sir, this man is mischief."
What is the connection between the characters who's named have been "blackened" in Salem? Explain why each character says this, and who they are referring to.
Parris claims Proctor has been blackening his name because he hates him as a priest.
Abigail claims Elizabeth has been blackening her name because she fired her after the affair.
Parris is her uncle!
Why is it extremely Ironic that Proctor is now condemned to hang?
The trials started because Abigail wanted to kill Elizabeth to get with John. Now he is the one being killed and she'll never have him, and Elizabeth is still going to be alive.
When does Judge Danforth use the "Ipso-Facto" justification for his actions in the court, and what does he argue? Who is he responding to?
Responding to Hale demanding that John Proctor be given a lawyer to support his accusation of Abigail. He says that the only two people who can testify are the witch and the victim.