Characters
Who is the witch expert?
Reverend Hale
"Spare me. You forget nothing and forgive nothing. Your justice could freeze beer."
John Proctor
Who used to work for the Procter's and why was she fired?
Abigail, for having an affair with John.
Why does Cheever come to the Procter house?
To arrest Elizabeth.
Who made the poppet/doll as a gift for Elizabeth?
Mary Warren.
Who lost all but one child at birth?
Mrs. Putnam
"I'll fly to Mama. Let me fly!"
Betty
Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?
She is getting whipped and fears for her life.
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
She wants to take her place as Procter's wife.
Who killed Abigail's parents?
Indians.
Who is Paris's daughter?
Betty
"There be no blush about my name."
Abigail
Why does Proctor dislike Reverend Paris's sermons?
They are all about hellfire and damnation.
Mary tells the Procter's the accused will not hang if they do what?
Confess to witchcraft.
What does Mrs. Putnam believe happened to her babies?
They were cursed by the devil and/or witchcraft.
Who is referred to as "the very brick and mortar of the church?"
Rebecca Nurse
"Is she going to fly again? I hear she flies."
Giles Corey
Why are Betty and Ruth acting like they are possessed?
They got caught in the woods and are scared of punishment.
What evidence does the court have against Sarah Good?
She mumbled at Mary and does not know her commandments.
What three things cause Reverend Hale to doubt John Procter's Christian character?
Only knows nine commandments, rarely goes to church, one son is not baptized.
Who made the Poppet as a gift for Elizabeth Procter and who got their wife in trouble by mentioning how she reads "strange books"?
Mary Warren/ Giles Corey
"For murder, she's charged! For the marvelous and supernatural murder of Goody Putnam's babies." and "If you think I am one, than I say there are none."
Francis Nurse/ Elizabeth Procter
In Act I, What does Paris want for himself that shows his greed? (two things)
The deed to his house and golden candlesticks.
What does Abigail threaten to do if Procter tries to expose her?
Charge Lechery (excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness).
What is the author's name?
Arthur Miller