Act 2
Why is there tension between John and Elizabeth Proctor?
John had an affair with Abigail Williams.
Which of these words best describes Mary Warren?
Pious
Gullible
Self-Centered
Gullible
Why did Giles Corey feel guilty for his wife's arrest?
He told Rev. Hale about the books she was reading.
Why does Parris want Hale in jail?
He doesn't want him to prove them innocent.
What does Danforth do with Giles?
He arrests him because he refused to give hime the name of the person who heard Putnam admit his daughter was lying.
Why does Elizabeth urge John to go to Salem?
To tell the court Abigail is a liar.
What was the purpose of Mary giving Elizabeth the poppet?
Mary wanted to make friends.
What made Danforth so unwilling to think the girls were lying?
He wanted to protect the courts reputation.
What does Parris do that shows he is losing his conscience?
He argued with the judge.
Why doesn't Giles tell the name of the man who heard Putnam say his daughter was lying?
He doesn't want anyone else to be arrested or questioned.
Why did people "part like the seas" when Abigail walked past them?
They were afraid of her ability to accuse people.
What was Rebecca Nurse accused of doing?
Killing Goody Putnam's babies.
What was the piece of paper that Mary signed that John and Giles wanted to be used as evidence in court.
A deposition saying that she and the other girls were all lying.
What evidence does Parris give that shows people of Salem don't support the trials?
People are moving to Andover.
Why does Hale ask Elizabeth to make John lie?
He believes dying for pride is worse than dying for lying.
Why was Sarah Good accused of witchcraft?
She could not recite the 10 commandments.
Why does Abigail stab herself in the stomach?
To accuse Elizabeth of witchcraft.
Why did Danforth think John was bringing Mary into court so often?
To save his wife.
Why does Danforth make John sign the confession?
So the town knows he confessed.
Why does John refuse to say he saw anyone else with the devil?
He doesn't want to cause anymore arrests or deaths.
Why does Mary Warren enjoy her role in court?
She likes the power and and fame she has in the community.
What does John mean when he says "my wife will never die for me"?
He knows his adultery was the reason she was arrested.
What makes John so determined to show the girls are lying?
He wanted to save the lives of the innocent people accused.
What does Danforth mean when he says "I cannot pardon these when twelve are already hanged for the same crime"?
He is unwilling to admit his mistakes.
Was Abby a naughty word
Yes