Characters
T/F
One of the females on trial for witchcraft is pregnant.
True
Who is the first person who comes late at night to the Proctor's home, and what is he doing there?
Hale- checking in on all the houses of the woman who have been "mentioned"
What can you infer about John based on the following lines: "I have not moved from there to there without I think to please you..."?
He is trying to make things right and has been attempting to prove himself to her by trying to please her
"My wife will never die for me!"
John Proctor
What gift does Mary Warren give Elizabeth Proctor?
a poppet (doll)
Proctor sees him as "materialistic"
Reverend Parris
She thinks Abigail will kill her
What commandment does John Proctor forget? Why is this ironic?
Thou shalt not commit adultery. He has!
"I have known it, sir. She'll ruin you with it. I know she will."
Mary Warren
How does John Proctor react to his wife being arrested? Why?
He is furious- they have no real "hard" proof and he knows there is no witchcraft happening in Salem.
What is the "crime" that Elizabeth Proctor is charged with?
Attempted murder on Abigail
What stops John Proctor from whipping Mary Warren when she returns from Salem?
She says she saved Elizabeth's life in court that day
What does John ask them NOT to do when they are taking Elizabeth away?
Not chain/ handcuff her
"I am a good woman, I know it."
Elizabeth Proctor
What are three words you can use to describe the relationship between the Proctors?
(answers will vary)
Which character is arrested for accusations of spiritually killing Goody Putnam's babies?
What are 3 things Hale tells the Proctors to do before he leaves?
1. get the 3rd child baptized quickly
2. start attending church
3. keep staying true to God
4. Keep a low profile
Why does Elizabeth Proctor think John does not want to go to Salem and tell what information Abigail revealed to him about the night in the forest ?
She believes that John does not want to get Abigail in trouble, and is trying to protect her
"I know nothin' of it. When were she charged?"
Hale
Before she is taken away, what does Elizabeth Proctor tell Mary Warren and John to tell the children ?
She is visiting someone who is sick
What is the reason why Giles Corey's wife has been accused of witchcraft?
His wife sold a pig to a man, and the pig died. He wanted his money back and she said it is not her fault that he can't keep a pig alive. All of his pigs have not survived since, and he believes she put a curse on him.
What are 3 reasons John Proctor gives for not going to church?
1. his wife is sick
2. he can pray at home
3. Parris cares too much about materialistic things
-used as a "voodoo doll"
-Abigail stabs herself with a needle in the stomach
-there is a needle in the stomach of the doll
"Why- it is a needle! Herrick, Herrick, it is a needle!"
Cheever
When Mary Warren comes back from Salem, how many people does she say are awaiting to be sentenced for witchcraft?
39