Act 1
What happened in the woods the night before everything happens?
Several teenage girls of Salem were in the woods dancing, some of them naked. Tituba was trying to contact the dead, and Abigail was trying to put a curse on Elizabeth Proctor.
What does Mary Warren give Elizabeth?
Mary gives her a poppet, that she had sewn that day in court.
What three women was the petition signed about?
Rebecca, Martha, and Elizabeth.
Why did Hale come back to Salem?
He came back to encourage the accused to confess and save their lives.
What year did the Salem Witch Trials happen?
1692
Why is the town so stirred up about what happened in the woods that night?
They are upset because the girls cannot be healed, and they suspect witchcraft.
What shocking news does Mary offer regarding Elizabeth?
She reveals that Elizabeth has been accused of witchcraft.
What does Giles accuse Putnam of?
What does Proctor not have to do to confess?
Demonstrate his ability to do witchcraft.
What is a crucible?
A crucible is a container in which metals are burned at high temperatures to burn off impurities. It is also defined as a severe test or trial.
What is Rev. Parris’s reaction to the situation?
His first reaction is to save his own name and reputation.
What does John do with the warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest?
John tears up the warrant for Elizabeth’s arrest.
Who is the person that quits the court?
Hale is the person who quits the court.
How happened to Giles?
He was pressed to death during the questioning
Where did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
Massachusetts
Why do the girls argue about whether or not to tell the truth?
To admit the truth means severe punishment for dancing and conjuring.To be found guilty of witchcraft means guilty.
What did the needle in the poppet and Abigail have in common?
They were both stabbed in the same spot.
Why can't Mary faint?
Because the other girls aren't there and she is nervous.
What did Proctor say before he was executed?
"I have given you my soul. Leave me my name!"
Where was the author Arthur Miller Born?
What reason does Ann Putnam have to be resentful?
Ann Putnam suspects someone has been killing her babies in childbirth.
What was the Tenth Commandment that John forgot to say?
Adultery
Why does Elizabeth lie to the court about the affair between John and Abigail?
What were the people who were being executed, saying before they were pushed?
The Lord's Prayer.
When was the end date of the Salem Witch Trials
May 1693