Name that Character
Slave from Barbados, first to be accused of being a witch
Tituba
What is Betty and her friends caught doing before the play begins?
Dancing or casting spells in the woods
What does the judge ask Mary Warren to do in court that she cannot do?
Faint
What does Ezekiel Cheever reveal about Rev Parris in the beginning of Act 4?
Mr. Parris is wandering around because he has lost his mind.
Gah! I almost forgot how strong you are, John Proctor!
Abigail
Cousin of Abigail and was the first to be "bewitched"
Betty
Who is Reverend Parris's niece?
Abigail Williams
What does Abigail do as soon as the judge begins to question Mary Warren?
She says Mary sent her spirit out as a yellow bird. She begins to cry and behave hysterically.
Which two men encourage Danforth to postpone the witch trials?
Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris
We must all love each other now, Goody Proctor.
Envious of Goody Nurse because all of her children have died in childbirth except one.
Ann Putnam
When John Proctor comes home from planting, what does he suggest concerning the house? (Hint: what could she bring in to make it not feel like winter in the house? )
She should pick some flowers and bring them into the house
What secret does John Proctor reveal to prove the girls are lying?
He reveals his affair with Abigail and lets the judge know she wants to get rid of his wife so they can be together.
By tearing up the confession, he regained his honor.
I say-I say- God is dead!
John Proctor
The most pious resident of Salem.
Rebecca Nurse
The people who have been accused of being witches may save themselves from hanging by doing what?
Accusing other people of being witches and saying you signed your name in the devil's book.
What does Elizabeth do to save her husband in court?
She lies and says Abigail and he did not have an affair.
Why does Elizabeth refuse to influence John's decision of whether or not to confess?
He must face his own conscience. It is not her decision to make.
I denounce these proceedings! I quit the court!
Reverend Hale
Two characters who were hanged because they were poor and homeless.
Goody Obsborn and Goody Good
Explain the needle found in the poppet. How did this happen? What does it lead to?
There is a needle found the poppet's stomach. Elizabeth is accused of sending her spirit and stabbing Abigail. Mary Warren sewed it in court and placed the needle for safekeeping—this led to Elizabeth's arrest.
Which judge is proud of his authority and does not like it challenged? This judge also did not want to be blamed for the deaths of innocent people, so he continued with the proceedings to make himself look better.
Danforth
What is the main reason that John tears up his confession?
He does not want his name destroyed for his wife, children, and God. He also does not want to accuse his innocent friends
I am amazed you do not see what weighty work we do.
Mary Warren