The Girls
Which of the girls tries to turn against Abigail?
Mary Warren
Danforth's father had been a judge in a case that Giles had brought to the court
What is RebeccaNurse's reputation?
She is a good woman - almost a saint
Why is Ann Putnum called death-ridden?
She lost eight babies.
What decade did McCarthyism happen in?
the 1950s
Which of the girls ran naked at the dance?
Mercy Lewis
What does Danforth do when Francis Nurse presents a petition of 91 people who said Rebecca, Martha, and Elizabeth were good people.
What does Martha Corey do that gets her into trouble (through her husband's comments)
She reads mysterious books
What is the reputation of Putnum's grandfather
He gave away land in his will that he did not own.
Who was the Cold War between?
The USA and the Soviet Union (Russia)(USSR)
What do the girls 'see' when Mary turns against them?
a yellow bird
Why is Danforth so upset when Abigail is accused of lying and lechery?
His case was built on the idea that the girls were getting information from God.
How does Giles die?
He is pressed to death
What is Putnum accused of by Giles?
Killing his neighbors for their land
What state was Senator Joseph McCarthy from?
Wisconsin
Ruth had her eyes open while Betty had her eyes closed
What happened in Andover that makes the judges nervous?
The town rioted and kicked the court out of the town.
Why does Giles get pressed to death?
They are trying to force him to make a plea one way or another.
Who is Giles's source against Putnum?
We don't know - Giles refused to say
Who were the main targets of McCarthyism?
communists and homosexuals
Which girl did not participate in the dance - just watched
Mary Warren
Why does Danforth want the signed confession?
So he can nail it to the church door and show the people that the court is right and powerful.
Who is the first woman accused of being a witch?
Sarah Good
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How did McCarthy lose his power?
He was extremely rude and bullying on national television