Vocabulary 1
A severe test or trial that challenges one's character or beliefs.
What is Crucible?
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
What is Conspiracy?
Who is the protagonist of The Crucible?
Who is John Proctor?
What is the primary setting of Act 2 in "The Crucible"?
What is the Proctor household?
What does Elizabeth Proctor urge John to do at the beginning of Act 2?
What is reveling Abigail's fraud?
A document that gives permission to take a specific action, often related to law enforcement.
What is Warrant?
The process of intervening in a dispute to resolve it; often involves a neutral third party.
What is Mediation?
Who is Elizabeth Proctor in relation to John Proctor?
Who is his wife?
In what town does The Crucible take place?
What is Salem?
What is the primary conflict in Act 2?
What is the tension between personal morality and societal pressure?
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
What is Indignant?
A state of extreme or unnatural paleness, often associated with fear or illness.
What is Pallor?
What role does Mary Warren play in Act 2?
She is a court official and a key witness in the trials.
What season is it during the events of Act 2?
What is spring?
What gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth Proctor in Act 2?
What is a poppet?
A thing that causes disgust or hatred; often refers to something morally wrong.
What is Abomination?
Punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense; revenge.
What is Vengeance?
How does John Proctor's guilt over his affair with Abigail influence his actions in Act 2?
It causes him to hesitate in confronting the court and Abigail.
How does the setting of Salem contribute to the themes of fear and hysteria?
Salem is a Puritan society where strict religious beliefs lead to fear of the unknown.
What evidence is used to accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
What is a poppet with a needle in it?
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; apprehension.
What is Trepidation?
The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly held.
What is Dissent?
How does John Proctor react to Elizabeth's arrest?
What is furious?
What does Reverend Hale do when he visits the Proctor house in Act 2?
What is questioning the Proctors about their Christian character?
Why is Mary Warren afraid to testify against Abigail in court?
What is fearing of being accused of witchcraft?