Multiple Choice
According to the stage directions, how does John Hale enter for the first time?
He appears, “loaded down with half a dozen heavy books.”
Where and when is the opening of the play set (Act One)?
It's 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts at the home of Reverend Samuel Parris.
What does Giles Corey allege in his deposition (statement during court) about Thomas Putnam’s motives?
Giles claims Putnam is purposely accusing people so they lose their land and he can buy it since he's the only one in the town with the money to do so.
Why does John Proctor refuse to sign his confession?
Proctor refuses to sign his confession statement because he wants to keep his name good and doesn't want it stained with witchcraft.
What does Ann Putnam claim about her dead infant children?
Ann claims that 7 of her children were murdered by supernatural forces.
What are the events that happened in the forest? Who was involved? (List at least three names)
Abigail was seen dancing naked in the forest with Tituba, Mary Warren, and other girls from the town.
Other names: Mercy Lewis, Susanna Walcott, and Betty Parris
What confession does John Proctor make in open court? How does Danforth test the truth of this confession? (Act Three)
Proctor confesses to adultery and Danforth presses him with questions and calls Elizabeth in to see what she says.
Who is hanged at the end of the play? Who is not? (List at least one person for each)
Hung: John Proctor
Not hung: Elizabeth Proctor, Abigail Williams, or Mary Warren.
What gift does Mary Warren present to Elizabeth Proctor?
Mary gives a poppet (doll) to Elizabeth.
What does Elizabeth Proctor report to her husband about the trials in Salem? What does she urge John to do?
Elizabeth tells John the trials are getting out of hand. She urges him to go to Salem and tell them it's all a lie.
What happens to John Proctor at the end of Act Three?
Proctor confesses to witchcraft even though it is not true.
At the beginning of act three, who is being interrogated, and on what charge?
Martha Corey for witchcraft.
What are some of the ways in which John Hale questions John Proctor and his wife, Elizabeth, about their religious faith? (List at least three ways)
Hale mentions that (1)only one of Proctor's children is baptized and that (2)he rarely attends church. Hale also (3)asks them to recite The Ten Commandments, and Proctor struggles to remember all of them.
What does Samuel Parris report about Abigail Williams and Mercy Lewis and why is he afraid for his safety?
Parris reports that they've been missing for three days. He is scared for his safety because of the dagger nearly falling on him when he opened the door to his home. He is superstitious.
According to Elizabeth, how did Giles Corey die?
Giles was pressed to death by large stones.
What conflict does John Proctor face at the end of Act Two?
John Proctor is faced with a moral dilemma. Tell the truth about his affair in hopes it stops the witch trials, or keep his mouth shut and let everything unfold.
For what does Elizabeth ask John to forgive her?
Elizabeth asks John to forgive her for being a cold wife and forcing him into adultery.