Character Check
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Vocab
The Witch Hunt
Motives & Morals
100

Who is the Reverend of Salem’s church and worried about his reputation?

Reverend Parris

100
"Adultery John."

Elizabeth Proctor

100

Unhealthy paleness

Pallor

100

What were the girls doing in the woods that sparked the idea of witchcraft?

They were dancing and pretending to conjure spirits.

100

Why does John Proctor feel guilty and troubled at the start of the play?

Because he committed adultery with Abigail and betrayed his wife, Elizabeth Proctor

200

What male character committed adultery?

John Proctor
200

“You will confess yourself or I will take you out and whip you to your death, Tituba!”

Reverend Parris

200

Confused or puzzled

Perplexed

200

Why is Reverend Parris worried about witchcraft being discovered in his house?

He’s afraid it will ruin his reputation and job.

200

Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft even though she isn’t guilty?

She’s scared of being hurt or killed if she doesn’t confess.

300

Who was dismissed from the Proctors’ service because of an affair?

Abigail Williams

300

“You think it’s God’s work you should never lose a child, nor grandchild either, and I bury all but one?”

Goody Putnam
300

Deeply religious, devoted to God

Pious

300

Why does Mrs. Putnam believe witchcraft is real?

Because seven of her babies died and she wants someone to blame.

300

Why does Reverend Parris support the accusations of witchcraft even when some seem suspicious?

He wants to protect his reputation and position as minister, even if it means believing false accusations.

400

Who was the first person to be accused of witchcraft in Salem?

Tituba

400

“I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again.”

John Proctor

400

Angry or offended at something deemed as unfair

Indignant 

400

How does Abigail Williams use the witch hunt to get revenge on Elizabeth Proctor?

She accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft so she can try to be with John Proctor.

400

What does Reverend Hale believe his duty is when he first arrives in Salem?

He believes it’s his job to find signs of witchcraft because he wants to do God’s work.

500

Who is called to Salem to rule out any witchcraft?

Reverend Hale
500

“She is blackening my name in the village! She is a cold, sniveling woman, and you bend to her!”

Abigail Williams

500

To hide/conceal one's true feelings/opinions

Dissembling

500

What small object given to Elizabeth Proctor by Mary Warren begins to make people suspicious of witchcraft?

The poppet (doll) with a needle in it.

500

What is Elizabeth asking John to go and do in Salem and how does he feel about it?

She asks John to go to Salem to tell the court that Abigail Williams is lying about the witchcraft accusations. John is ashamed of his past affair with Abigail and worried that admitting it will ruin his own reputation.