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A slave to Reverend Parris, this poor woman is accused of conjuring spirits and corrupting the youth of Salem; lady can't catch a break.
Who is Tituba?
"I want my mama... I'll fly to mama. Let me fly!"
Who is Betty?
Setting the events of the play in motion, several girls were found in the forest with Tituba doing this.
What is dancing/conjuring spirits?
Said in a fairly frantic moment, Tituba tries to save herself by claiming the Devil told her to do this.
What is killing Parris?
What is Canada?
A supposed expert on witches, this man is given an uncharacteristically warm welcome by the people of Salem; if only they treated other outsiders so well.
Who is Reverend Hale?
"I'll not be ordered to bed no more, Mr. Proctor! I am eighteen and a woman, however single!"
Who is Mary Warren?
According to Betty, Abigail does this in a desperate attempt to get what she wants, namely John.
What is drinking chicken blood?
With Abigail claiming to have been attacked, this seemingly innocent object is said to be damning evidence against Elizabeth Proctor.
What is a needle/poppet?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of this; talk about irony.
What are long words?
At the age of 71, this woman is considered to be highly respected and a pillar of the community; it's a shame the Putnam's don't agree.
Who is Rebecca Nurse?
Who is Parris?
Lying by omission, John Proctor fails to tells his wife, Elizabeth, this key detail about his meeting with Abigail.
What is being alone?
Ever since they left the woods, this strange condition of Betty's is thought to prove the presence of witchcraft; perhaps there's a simpler explanation.
What is sleep/trance?
Popularized by social media, "octothorpe" is the real name for this symbol.
What is a hashtag?
The victim of many a lawsuit, this Salem citizen has become well acquainted with the courthouse; looks like an old dog can learn new tricks.
Who is Giles Corey?
"... Let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word, about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you..."
Who is Abigail?
A man of simple pleasures, Giles Corey is somewhat perplexed by this strange habit of his wife's, even asking a reverend for insight.
What is reading?
One of the many tests in his arsenal, Reverend Hale has quizzed many citizens of Salem on this to determine whether or not they've strayed from the Puritan path.
What are The Ten Commandments?
For those who like to grab and go, Japan has one of these for every 40 people; must be convenient.
What are vending machines?
An official of the court, this person has the unfortunate task of rounding up those who have been accused of witchcraft; perhaps some orders shouldn't be followed.
Who is Ezekiel Cheever?
Who is John Proctor?
Claiming that Parris is not a godly man, Proctor refuses to let the reverend do this.
What is baptizing his son?
Disregarding his own failures as a farmer, Walcott insists this to be proof of Martha Corey's witchcraft
What are his own dead pigs?
Debuting on Sam & Friends in 1955, this popular puppet is considered one of Jim Henson's most beloved creations.
Who is Kermit the Frog?