Major Characters
This character dies at the end of the play rather than bring shame upon his family for eternity.
John Proctor
This theme word starts with an "i" and is most reflected in John Proctor's choice at the end of the play.
Integrity
Why is Goody Putnam so sure that her daughter Ruth and Betty have been affected by witchcraft?
Because Goody Putnam specifically sent Ruth into the woods with Tituba to conjure the spirits of her dead baby sisters.
This word means "God's protection."
Providence
This character is the first person to speak on the stage; she also is the first to be accused of witchcraft.
Tituba
This character is the Reverend in town who many people believe cares more about money than God.
Reverend Parris
This theme word starts with a "g" and reflects the motivation for many Puritans who accused their neighbors of witchcraft.
Greed
How does John Proctor know that Abigail is faking everything in the courtroom?
Abigail told John when they had a private moment together that she and the girls were just "sporting in the woods."
Lechery
This character is not from Salem, but he is summoned to assist the court as an expert in witchcraft.
Reverend Hale
This woman lied for her husband - the only lie she ever told.
Elizabeth Proctor
This theme word starts with a "p" and reflects what people in control want more than anything.
Power
Why was Mary Warren working for the Proctors?
Because Abigail was fired after Elizabeth found out about the affair between her and John.
The Puritans held firm beliefs about being God's chosen people. This belief can also be called a...
Conviction
This character had no idea that her love of sewing would lead to so much trouble.
Mary Warren
This character cared more about power than he did about justice, even though justice was his job.
Judge Danforth
This theme word starts with an "s" and reflects what people do to deflect and protect themselves from blame.
Scapegoating
Why is Reverend Parris suspicious about his niece's reputation in Act I?
Because women around town are gossiping about Abigail and none of the women want to hire her to work in their homes.
Puritans would call any kind of sin _______ behavior.
Licentious
This character has the fewest speaking parts in the play.
Betty
This character stabbed herself with a long sewing needle in order to frame her former boss for murder.
Abigail Williams
This theme word starts with an "h" and reflects what happens when emotions get out of control and people begin to make contagious, dangerous decisions.
Hysteria
Which three characters die at the end of the play?
John Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey
Following the Ten Commandments was part of the Puritans' ____________, or promise to God.
Covenant
This character accidentally mentions something about his wife, which ends up leading to her death.
Giles Corey