To be free from guilt or blame or consequences.
Absolve
This appears to be Reverend Parris's primary concern in Act I of the play.
What is his job/reputation?
What is the main setting of Act 2?
The Proctor's house
What does Danforth reveal about Elizabeth?
She's pregnant
What happened to Giles?
He was pressed to death by large rocks
An agreement or promise.
A covenant
Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?
To save her life
John Proctor forgets this commandment when he is being questioned by Reverend Hale in his home.
What is adultery?
Giles Corey refuses to identify his source to the court because of this fear.
They would be arrested
What is the main conflict in Act 4?
Proctor's internal struggle with his own integrity and his confession
Feeling of hatred.
Enmity
What is a 'sign' that Betty is bewitched?
She can't bear to hear the lord's name
What is Elizabeth's response when asked about having poppets in her house?
She says she has not had them since she was a girl.
What is Martha Corey accused of at the beginning of Act 3?
Reading fortunes
What does Parris find outside his door?
A dagger
A comparison
Analogy
Why does Abigail think that John still has feelings for her?
She saw him looking up at her window.
How many people are in jail?
39
Dramatic irony
What happens to Abigail?
She flees Salem with Mercy Lewis and robs Parris
How someone composes themself; behaves or uses body language.
Demeanor
In Act 1, Tituba accuses them of being influenced by the devil.
Who are Goody Osburn and Sarah Good?
This character comes to the Proctor's house with a warrant for Elizabeth's arrest
Cheever
Reverend Hale asks Danforth to let Proctor...
Get a lawyer
Where is Tituba in Act 4?
She remains in jail