Vocabulary
A ragdoll
Poppet
What's it like between John and Elizabeth at the beginning of the act? Hint: Think temperature
Cold and awkward
What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth's arrest?
The poppet with the needle in it
What does John Proctor mean when he tells Elizabeth to "look for the goodness" and to "judge me not?" (Two potential answers)
He is asking her to forgive him for his affair/ He is asking her to believe he did not have an affair
a derogatory term referring to a woman's age or appearance
crone
Punishment in return for wrongdoing
Vengeance
Why does Proctor forget the commandment forbidding adultery?
He is afraid of revealing his own sins and showing his guilty conscience
What is the significance of the needle in the poppet?
It is used to accuse Elizabeth
What is Proctor's motivation for lying to Elizabeth about a conversation that he had with Abigail?
paleness in comparison
Eager or enthusiastic; dedicated to
Avid
Why does Proctor believe that Abigail accused Elizabeth of witchcraft?
By the end of Act Two, Reverend Hale has begun to worry that...
Perhaps innocent people are being accused
When Elizabeth mentions that she's heard the crowd parts for Abigail like the sea for Israel. This is an example of (literary device)?.... about?
An allusion to the prophet, Moses
Hitting or swinging violently
flailing
To improve or make better
Which word (character trait/adjective) best characterizes Mary Warren?
Gullible (trusting)
Goody Osburn will hang but Sarah Good will not because...
What is implied about human nature by the number of accusations that are brought forth? (Hint: Think holding grudges)
People want to find someone to blame for when things go wrong
annoyance or anger over an unfairness towards someone or something
indignant
Disrespect for God or other sacred things
Blasphemy
What is "suspicious" about Proctor and his family? HINT: Think about what is revealed during the interrogation with Hale
Their youngest son isn't baptized and they don't go to church regularly
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby?
She will tell that they had an affair
When Hale appears at the Proctors' door, he is described as 'different now- drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner." What is the reason for this change? What is he doing at the Proctors and other people's houses?
The events in Salem surprise him, and he wants to make a clear opinion of each person accused
Clever; deceitful
wily