Grudges and Rivalries
Who does Abby want to replace?
Elizabeth Proctor
What is Proctor's profession?
Farmer
Who is the witch expert?
Rev. Hale
How many children do Elizabeth and John have in the play?
3
What is the religion of the residents of Salem Town and Salem Village?
Puritanism
What is the town fighting over at the beginning of the story?
Land/Wood
What is the one commandment forgotten by Proctor when questioned by Hale?
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Why did Danforth and Hathorne refuse to listen to Proctor, Corey, and Nurse about the girls lying?
They think they are trying to overthrow the court
What is the reason why Abigail lives with Parris?
She's an orphan and his "niece"
What did Hale find in the pot in the woods when he found the girls dancing?
Frog
Who does Abby blame at the beginning of the story that conjured the devil?
Tituba
The reason why Proctor does not go to church on Sundays?
He cannot stand Rev. Parris
What judge is the Deputy Governor and has great power in the trials?
Danforth
What is one thing Abby does in the court?
Freeze, see a bird, choked, etc
What is the year in which the trials took place?
1692
or 1600's
Why did Parris have a bad relationship with some members of the community?
He asked for too much money and has sermons full of fire and brimstone
What Proctor is accused of doing on Sundays instead of attending services?
Plowing
What is the reason Danforth's reason for not releasing the accused even after Abigail has left town?
That it would not be fair to those who have already died.
Does not want to cause a riot/want to follow the rules
Why is Elizabeth arrested for witchcraft?
She has a poppett/doll that Mary gave her.
What does Betty try to do when she "awakens" from her swoon/deep sleep?
What is fly out the window.
What other town had riots?
The town of Andover
Why could Proctor not tell Cheever about what Abigail said about the girls lying?
It was his word against hers as they were alone.
What did Danforth require from Proctor after his "confession" of witchcraft?
His signature on the confession
What did Abigail do in the woods in order to cause Elizabeth's death?
Drank blood (or drank a "charm")
What does the town look like during/after the trials?
Kids with no parents, Cows lost, crops are dead