Explain Yourself
Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem in Act 4?
To pray with those who have been accused and convince them to confess to witchcraft
Who drank blood to kill Elizabeth Proctor?
Abigail Williams
What is the commandment that John Proctor forgets to say after Reverend Hale has asked him to recite the Ten Commandments?
Thou shall not commit adultery
How does Mary eventually respond to what the girls do to her?
She joins them
What did Abigail do after Act 3?
She stole Parris' money and ran away
Why does Judge Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
12 people have already been hung, and it wouldn't be fair to stop them now; he wants to protect his reputation
Who had an affair with Abigail Williams?
John Proctor
What does John mean when he says, “It is winter in here yet” to Elizabeth?
Elizabeth has been acting cold towards him
What does Elizabeth do when asked why she fired Abigail?
She lies and says that she only thought John fancied Abigail
What happened to Giles in Act 4?
He was killed during his questioning; he was pressed
Explain the importance of Danforth’s statement: “…a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between.”
People were either with the court or against it; if they were against it, they were seen as a witch
Who is the Proctor's current servant?
Mary Warren
Why is Elizabeth suspicious of John?
John lied about seeing Abigail alone
Why is the statement, “We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment,” ironic?
The court believes that they have been revealing the truth, but these truths that they have been believing have all been lies
What does Hale want Elizabeth to do in Act 4?
Talk to John Proctor and convince him to confess
What is the importance of the poppet that is found in the Proctor household? Explain this situation.
Mary Warren made a poppet for Elizabeth, but stuck a needle in it for safe keeping. Abigail saw the needle in the doll and used this to accuse Elizabeth. Abigail put a needle in her own stomach and said that Elizabeth sent her spirit out and put the needle in Abigail. This is what gets Elizabeth arrested.
Who is called to Salem to help find witchcraft?
Reverend Hale
What are the three reasons John gives for not attending church?
1. His wife was sick
2. He thinks Parris is greedy
3. He does not see the light of God in Parris
Why does Parris want the 91 people who signed the deposition about Rebecca’s, Martha’s, and Elizabeth’s innocence arrested for questioning?
If the truth comes out, his reputation will be in danger
Why does Reverend Parris want the hangings postponed?
His life has been threatened; he needs to protect his life in addition to his reputation
What does Abigail’s statement, “…come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you” reveal about her?
She has a lot of power over the girls and will stop at nothing to make sure the truth stays hidden
Who is more worried about protecting their reputation than the well-being of their daughter?
Reverend Parris
When Proctor says that “God’s icy wind will blow” and we’re all “naked” now, what is he referring to?
The fact that the truth will soon be revealed
Why does Reverend Hale quit the court?
He believes that the girls are lying and that innocent people have been accused
John says, “I have given you my soul; leave me my name!” after being asked to sign his confession. What does he mean by this?
He has given his confession, that should be enough