Vocabulary Terms
Define Conjure
What is to call upon an evil spirit
Describe Abigail
Who was Rev. Parris' niece who had an affair with John Proctor? She was the primary cause of the witch hunts.
In Salem, an excellent public reputation is essential if one is to be accepted in the community. In the beginning of the play, what clues are there that Abigail's reputation has become questionable?
What is no one wants to hire her 7 months after her release from Elizabeth's employment; there are rumors of her affair with John?
What does John Proctor tell the court about his wife?
What is John tells the court that Elizabeth never lies, yet then she does?
What did Proctor do after he signed the confession? Why?
What is he tore it up because he refused to give them the satisfaction of his name and his lie?
Define Persecute
What is to harass or punish
Describe Tituba
Who was Rev. Parris' slave from Barbados?
How has Mary Warren's attitude changed since Act I?
In Act II, who begins to have doubts about the rightness of the witch trials?
What is John Hale (he has signed 72 death warrants)?
What happened to Giles?
What is he was "pressed" to death?
Define Vile
What is disgusting and extremely unpleasant
Describe Rebecca Nurse
Who was a respected older woman in Salem?
Who really stuck the pin in Abby's stomach and why?
What is Abby stuck the pin in herself as a way to accuse/blackmail Elizabeth?
What do Abigail and the girls say they see?
What is they claim to see a demonic, yellow bird with claws?
What did Abigail do?
What is she stole money from her Uncle Parris and ran away?
Define Perjury
What is bearing false witness (lying in court)
Describe Giles Corey
Who was a feisty, old farmer who was pressed to death.
What is he must visit each woman whose name has been spoken as a possible witch; he asks them how often they go to church and has them recite the 10 Commandments?
What does Judge Hathorne ask Mary Warren to do in court that she cannot do?
What is he asks her to faint?
Explain Danforth's reason that a pardon would not be just.
Define Daft
What is crazy, silly, or foolish
Describe Danforth
Who was the deputy governor/judge for many witch trials?
Describe Mr. Putnam. Why is he a bitter man?
What is the deal that Danforth tries to make with John Proctor?
List 2 things.
What is Judge Danforth tells John that Elizabeth will be kept alive for a year if pregnant; He tells Proctor he will spare him if he signs a confession?
"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!" What does Elizabeth mean in this quote?