Why was Abigail asked to leave the Proctor's home?
She was cheating with John Proctor
Why do the Putnams start talking about witchcraft?
There lives have been plagued with misfortune. 8 out of 9 of their children have died
What does Proctor mean when he says, "Society will not be a bag to swing around your head, Mr. Putnam?"
You can't control everything. It's not about you.
How is Hale described when he comes to Salem?
A master in the area of witchcraft. Learned. Hardworking.
Where is Tutuba from?
Barbados
What are Abigail's feelings for John Proctor?
She is in love with him
What do the Putnams and others mention as signs of witchcraft?
Not being able to listen to God's name or becoming upset by the Psalms. "Flying"
What is important about this line, "There is prodigious danger in seeking of loose spirits. I fear it. I fear it. Let us rather blame ourselves..." --Rebecca Nurse
She's wise. She knows that nothing good can come from blaming other people or things for things of our own doing.
What does Hale think about himself?
He thinks he is smart and is coming to bring goodness and light upon the town.
Who's slave is Tituba?
Rev. Parris
What are Abigail's feelings for Elizabeth Proctor?
She hates her and wants her to die
How is Proctor described as he first enters the stage?
Pray calm yourselves. I have seem them (children) through all their silly seasons, and when it come on them they will run the Devil bowlegged keeping up with their mischief. --Rebecca Nurse Why is the quote and what follows so important?
Shows Rebecca is wise and that children will be children. We shouldn't allow the foolish behavior of children to manipulate us
What does Hale bring a lot of with him to Salem?
How is Tituba led into confessing and naming people?
She is threatened with whipping and death
What does Abigail threaten to do if the girls tell the truth about being in the woods?
She threatens to kill them
Why does Putnam oppose Rev. Parris?
He wants to stain his name and drive Parris out. He doesn't like him.
My Betty be hearty soon? What does that mean?
Will Betty be better soon?
Where is Rev. Hale from?
Beverly
Why does Hale believe Abigail over Tituba?
She's a white "christian" girl and Tituba is a black slave.
What happened to Abigail's parents?
They were killed by Indians
Why does Proctor dislike Parris?
Proctor thinks Parris only preaches about hell and damnation and not any of the hope that comes from following God
Who said it. "I have laid seven babies unbaptized in the earth."
Mrs. Putnam
Why is the story about Hale not indicting the woman in Beverly for being a witch important?
It shows that he is actually after the truth of the matter. He doesn't just jump on things because everyone around him wants to. He thinks through them
What does Tituba do that makes everyone think that she practices witchcraft?
She sings her Barbados songs. Also, because she really does do some voodoo at Abigail's behest