University of Miami
a container for liquids
a flask
Who says, "More Weight" ?
Giles Corey
Why does John Proctor rip up his warrant?
He would rather die for honesty than be freed for a lie
What does Parris say happened to Abigail?
She has stolen his money and run away
How much time has passed between the end of act 3 and act 4?
almost 3 months
What is adamant?
ex. She was adamant about not going to the party.
Stubborn
"Oh John -- God send his mercy on you!" Who said this?
Rebecca Nurse
What does Elizabeth think about John's decision to take back his confession and hang?
She feels that he is at peace. He has found his goodness.
What does Parris say he has found in his door?
A Dagger
These animals are roaming the roads? why?
Cows; their owners have all been jailed
What does excommunication mean?
Hint: think in terms of the church.
banishment from the church
"How can I live without my name?
John Proctor
God's greatest gift
Life
What happens to Giles? and why?
He never confesses and names and is sentenced to death.
How pregnant is Elizabeth in Act 4? (months)
3 months
What is retaliation?
hint: when you are doing this act what are you trying to gain.
Revenge
"He has his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him!"
Elizabeth Proctor
Why do they bring Elizabeth from the jail?
To ask her to get John to confess
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
It might look like he has wrongly executed innocent people.
Why has Reverend Hale decided to come back to Salem?
To save the accused.
What type of genre is this act?
(a category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter)
Tragedy
"I am not empowered to trade your life for a lie"
Danforth
What is ironic about John not wanting to write down his confession?
Hint: think about what the confession was and his reason behind it.
John doesn't want to ruin his reputation, but if that is the case why confess at all?
Why is it ironic that Reverend Hale is persuading the accused to lie?
He is a minister and is persuading them to lie.
Why is the news in Andover so relevant to the court in Salem?
The people in Andover have rioted against the court.