| What is Betty’s condition when the play opens? | She darts off the bed, frightened of Abigail, and flattens herself against the wall saying she wants her mama. |
| What does Abigail say she and Betty were doing in the forest? | She says that she was dancing in the forest together. |
| What seems to be the main motivation for Reverend Parris’ concern about the girls’ behavior in the forest? | He wanted this “witchcraft” to be over and didn’t want anyone from town to “come in contact” with it. |
| What do Abigail, Betty, Mercy, and Mary discuss after Reverend Parris leaves his daughter’s room? | They were discussing how they beat another girl and how they were going to do the same to Betty. |
| Who is Reverend Hale? | He is from another town and is trying to get all the girls away from the witchcraft. |
| Summarize Abigail’s prior relationship with the Proctors. | She was in a relationship with John; who was married to Elizabeth. She also used to work for them. |
| What does Betty’s revelation about Abigail’s actions in the forest suggest about Abigail’s feelings for Elizabeth Proctor? | It seemed that Abigail wanted Elizabeth Proctor dead. |
| What evidence suggests that sharp divisions exist among the people of Salem Village? | Everyone in the story are blaming each other for witchcraft so they wouldn’t be hanged |
| What does Mary Warren bring home to Elizabeth Proctor? What is the significance of this gift? | She gave her a doll and she tries to make peace with it |
| What evidence is used to support Abigail William’s assertion that Elizabeth Proctor is guilty of witchcraft? | Cheever comes to the Proctor household to investigate Elizabeth. He has a warrant to check the house for poppets. The poppet found in the Proctor’s house had a needle poked in the the stomach. |
| What does Sarah Good do to save herself from hanging? | She admits to the charges. They say that if someone confesses to an action then they will not be killed for it. |
| According to John Proctor, what is “walking Salem” and writing the law in the community? | There is nothing supernatural going on according to John Proctor |
| Who says the witchcraft trials are “a black mischief”? What is ironic about that remark? | They are based on falsehoods. The irony is adultery. |
| Why is it surprising that Rebecca Nurse is charged with witchcraft? | It is surprising because Rebecca Nurse is very wealthy and has a high status in society. |
| Which three depositions are presented to the judges and on whose behalf? | First is by Giles Corey, second is by Giles again and third by proctor to Mary Warren. |
| How do the judges discourage defenses of the accused? | They want him arrested |
| What does John Proctor confess to Danforth? | He says that Elizabeth never saw any spirits |
| Why does Proctor make this confession? | He wants his wife to be freed from jail and be known as a good man |
| What is the lie Elizabeth Proctor tells Danforth? | She said Abigail didn’t satisfy her when she worked for the proctors |
| What are the consequences of her lie? | Elizabeth is actually sent to jail |
| What truth does Mary Warren reveal about her involvement with “spirits”? | She says she has no power |
| Why does she change her testimony and turn on John Proctor? | Because he has been hiding this whole time about the accused. |
| Who seeks confessions from Rebecca Nurse and other condemned prisoners? | Reverend Hale |
| What motivates this person – or people – to seek these confessions? | He wants to get to the truth and see if there is really witchcraft happening. |
| What unexpected action does Abigail take in this act? | She runs away/dissapears |
| What decision torments John Proctor? | He had to make the decision of either keeping it to himself or telling the truth about the witchcraft |
| What conflict does Elizabeth experience as her husband seeks her guidance? | She is very upset because she wants him to live and also told him to do what he thinks is the right thing to do. |
| What does John Proctor have “no tongue for”? | He says that because he doesn’t judge people and says he would never do that. |
| Why does Elizabeth say her husband has “his goodness” as he is about to be hanged? | Because he told the truth and was wise about saying it |
English: The Crucible: Act 1-4 Test
March 2, 2020