ACT 1
Who did Reverend Parris find in the woods?
Betty Parris, Abigail, and other girls, dancing with Tituba.
Why is Hale testing Elizabeth and John?
To find out if Elizabeth is guilty of witchcraft.
Why do Giles and Francis want to talk to danforth?
They want to persuade the judge that the wives are not witches and that they're good.
What does Hale want Elizabeth to do?
To talk to Proctor and convince him to confess.
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits in witchcraft?
Tituba
He realizes that witchcraft is based on lies and it's false.
What is Parris' argument against Proctor?
That proctor is trying to overthrow the court.
What is Reverend Parris motivations for supporting the witch trials?
Hunger for Power and position in the community, or to protect his image.
Who is John Hale?
An expertise in witchcraft or a witch hunter
How does Hale test Proctor and Elizabeth?
He makes them recite the ten commandments.
When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow? Why?
He wants to wait and see if she shows signs of pregnancy. If there are no signs she is to be executed.
Why are Danforth,Hathorne, and other authorities so resistant to believing that Abigail and other girls are lying?
The are resistant to believe they're lying because of the fact they dont wanna be seen as wrong and falsely accusing innocent people.
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Sarah Good and Sarah Osborne
What gift does Mary Warren present to Elizabeth?
A poppet or doll.
What paper did ninety-one people sign?
Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Martha were all good, upstanding and God loving citizens.
Was John Proctor a Martyr?
No he was not a Martyr.
What is the most feared place in Salem?
The Forest
Why don't the Proctors go to church?
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave? Why?
"Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee." He said this to make Mary help Elizabeth.
How does Reverend Hale change in the course of the story?
He went from being a man with intentions and to free the world to believing that the witch trial is on lies and tomfoolery.