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Who's Who?
What does that mean?
Symbols and Themes
On Trial
100
What was Samuel Parris’s attitude toward children?
He felt they were small adults.
100
Who is Abigail?
An orphan who is taken care of by her uncle, Reverend Parris.
100
To call upon or command something, often by magic
Conjure
100
What does the forest symbolize?
It is believed to be the devil’s dominion. In The Crucible, Salem’s true evil came from the people. It symbolizes the evil present in all humans.
100
Who is first accused of witchcraft? Why was she the first?
Tituba by Abigail to avoid punishment. Goody Good, by Tituba. She is an easy poor, weak, target.
200
Why isn’t it difficult for Ann Putnam to believe that Goody Osburn is a witch?
She has lost 7 babies "by her hand".
200
Who is John Proctor?
The husband of Elizabeth Proctor and a member of the township of Salem. (Also Abby's old, secret lover!)
200
Synonym: wickedness, injustice, sin
Iniquity
200
What is the symbolic weight (ha, ha) of the stones they use to crush Giles Corey?
They are used and stacked upon Giles to persuade him to plea innocent or guilty and thus symbolize the weight of Salem’s sins crushing the good in its society.
200
Who "mentions" (subtly accuses) Elizabeth Proctor as a witch and why?
Abby because she wants to replace her as John's love/wife.
300
Why does Hale believe the Devil would strike Rev. Parris’s house?
Because the devil only wants the best and most moral of souls.
300
Who is Rebecca Nurse? Name one trait of her character.
Wife of Francis Nurse. A wise, older, and well respected character.
300
Distress with mental or bodily pain
Afflicted
300
What is the significance of the noose?
It is a horrific impending doom everyone must face. You must lie to become free, and if you tell the truth you hang. "Confessing” is only way to escape the noose. It also represents the public spectacle, the sport of it all.
300
Why does Giles believe Mr. Jacobs is being accused of witchcraft?
Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land."
400
Describe the premise for judging a witch, according to Danforth. Explain whether this is a validated explanation.
In a normal crime, a lawyer would bring in witnesses to testify. Witchcraft is an invisible crime and the only witnesses are the witch and the victim. The witch will not confess themselves, so the court must rely on the victim. Validation will vary.
400
Who is Reverend John Hale? How does he see himself/his journey to Salem?
He is a 30 some year old minister who loves "errands" of witch hunting. He is noted for having spent some time pondering the invisible world, and thinks of himself aligned with the best minds of Europe.
400
Antonym: good, friend, nice
Fiend
400
What does the poppet symbolize?
It is a traditional symbol of voodoo and witchcraft Used to symbolize the transformation of good to evil. Dolls represent childhood innocence and happiness, but in Salem dolls are evil.
400
What does Abby accuse Mary Warren of doing to her in the courtroom?
Sending her spirit out at her and freezing them with a cold wind.
500
Over and over, Danforth says that the good have nothing to fear. What evidence can you give to show that the opposite it true?
Multiple answers
500
Who is Danforth? What is his role in the story?
A judge from Salem, noted as bitter and in his 60s. A leader in the questioning.
500
Antonym: To be happy for another, wishing one good fortune
Begrudge
500
Explain the link between the theme of supernatural and religion in the text. Give two examples.
Multiple answers.
500
What is John Proctor convicted of? Why?
Contempt of court, for trying to mislead their righteous crusade against witches and thus siding with the Devil.