Who is the Reverend of Salem’s church and worried about his reputation?
Reverend Parris
Elizabeth Proctor
Unhealthy paleness
Pallor
What were the girls doing in the woods that sparked the idea of witchcraft?
They were dancing and pretending to conjure spirits.
Why does John Proctor feel guilty and troubled at the start of the play?
Because he committed adultery with Abigail and betrayed his wife, Elizabeth Proctor
What male character committed adultery?
“You will confess yourself or I will take you out and whip you to your death, Tituba!”
Reverend Parris
Confused or puzzled
Perplexed
Why is Reverend Parris worried about witchcraft being discovered in his house?
He’s afraid it will ruin his reputation and job.
Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft even though she isn’t guilty?
She’s scared of being hurt or killed if she doesn’t confess.
Who was dismissed from the Proctors’ service because of an affair?
Abigail Williams
“You think it’s God’s work you should never lose a child, nor grandchild either, and I bury all but one?”
Deeply religious, devoted to God
Pious
Why does Mrs. Putnam believe witchcraft is real?
Because seven of her babies died and she wants someone to blame.
Why does Reverend Parris support the accusations of witchcraft even when some seem suspicious?
He wants to protect his reputation and position as minister, even if it means believing false accusations.
Who was the first person to be accused of witchcraft in Salem?
Tituba
“I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again.”
John Proctor
Angry or offended at something deemed as unfair
Indignant
How does Abigail Williams use the witch hunt to get revenge on Elizabeth Proctor?
She accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft so she can try to be with John Proctor.
What does Reverend Hale believe his duty is when he first arrives in Salem?
He believes it’s his job to find signs of witchcraft because he wants to do God’s work.
Who is called to Salem to rule out any witchcraft?
“She is blackening my name in the village! She is a cold, sniveling woman, and you bend to her!”
Abigail Williams
To hide/conceal one's true feelings/opinions
Dissembling
What small object given to Elizabeth Proctor by Mary Warren begins to make people suspicious of witchcraft?
The poppet (doll) with a needle in it.
What is Elizabeth asking John to go and do in Salem and how does he feel about it?
She asks John to go to Salem to tell the court that Abigail Williams is lying about the witchcraft accusations. John is ashamed of his past affair with Abigail and worried that admitting it will ruin his own reputation.