Act I
At the beginning of the play, who is in bed sick? (Two girls)
Betty Paris and Ruth Putnam
What did Mary Warren give Elizabeth Proctor?
A poppet (doll) that she made while she was in court. She put the needle in the stomach of the doll for safe keeping, and Abigail was sitting next to Mary Warren while she made it.
Who goes with John Procter to the court?
Mary Warren, Giles Corey, and Francis Nurse
Who is set to die at the beginning of Act IV?
Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, and John Proctor
What is a story, poem, picture that contains a hidden message?
An allegory
What is Rev. Paris most concerned with?
His reputation in town
Who comes to visit the Proctor's house and why?
Rev. Hale comes to question the Christian nature of the Proctor's home. He has just left Rebecca Nurse's house who is also mentioned in the court.
What did Francis Nurse bring before the judges, and what was the outcome?
A petition signed by 91 individuals exclaiming the good Christian character of Martha Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and Elizabeth Proctor. The judges wrote up warrants for all 91 individuals in order to question them.
Why did Rev. Hale return?
To talk with the prisoners (Rebecca Nurse, Martha Corey, and John Proctor) to see if he can convince them to give a lie in order to save their life.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters do not know.
What did Rev. Paris see in the woods?
Girls dancing, a pot, chanting, and someone naked
Rev. Hale ask John Proctor to recite his 10 commandments. Which one does he forget?
Ironically, he forgets Thou shalt not commit adultery which is the one he broke.
What did Giles Corey bring before the judges, and how did it turn out?
What does Paris tell Danforth? Why is he afraid?
Abigail and Mercy Lewis ran away and is believed to be aboard a ship, but not before Abigail stole all of Paris' money. Paris also told Danforth that he found a dagger stuck in his door. He is afraid of a rebellion in Salem.
What is situational irony?
When whatever happens is opposite of what we expected.
What secret does John Proctor and Abigail share?
They had an affair, but John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth Proctor found out, and kicked Abigail out.
Who charged Elizabeth Proctor and with what evidence?
Abigail Williams. She said that Elizabeth Proctor's spirit came and stabbed her in her stomach at dinner. The proof was the poppet and the needle in the stomach. (Reminder the needle was placed in the poppet for safe keeping by Mary Warren.)
What did Mary Warren confess, and how did it turn out?
Who is called to convince John Proctor to confess, and what do we find out during their conversation?
Elizabeth Proctor. John has not seen his wife for 3 months, and they hope that will soften for him. Elizabeth is pregnant, and she tells John that the baby is growing. Their other children are fine. Giles Corey was pressed because he refused to say anything but "More Weight" so his land goes to his children. Finally Elizabeth asks John for forgiveness but says the choice is ultimately his.
What is verbal irony?
When a person says one thing but actually means another.
After Rev.Hale arrived from Beverly to look for signs of the devil, who did Abigail first blame in order to cover herself?
Tituba, who was very vulnerable.
Besides Elizabeth Proctor, who else has been arrested?
Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey
What did John Proctor confess to the court, and how did it turn out for him?
What is the most important thing to John Proctor?
His Name. He signed the confession, but then ripped it up sealing his death.
What is a moral paradox?
When you are given two choices but neither choice is ideal or positive/ A lose -lose situation