| Why does Elizabeth think that Abigail would like to get rid of her? | Abigail wants John for herself |
| Hale criticizes Proctor for two things. What are these things? | John and Elizabeth rarely go to church on Sunday; they didn’t know their 10 commandments |
| When Proctor recites the Commandments, which one does he omit? | Thou shalt not commit adultery |
| Cheever finds a needle in the doll. Why does the needle convince him that Elizabeth is a witch? | Abigail was stabbed with a needle |
| What does Proctor want Mary Warren to tell the court? | That she made the poppet and stuck the needle in it |
| Why does Elizabeth want John to go to Salem? | She wants him to go to Abigail and ask her if she is causing everyone to be accused and stop her from doing it |
| Why does Hale come to the Proctor’s home? | Elizabeth was accused by Abigail of being a witch and Hale wants to see if they have a Christian house |
| What proof leads to Elizabeth’s arrest? | A poppet (doll) that looks like Abigail with a needle stuck in it |
| Describe one character trait of Elizabeth Proctor | She is very moral and has great confidence |
| What does the dialogue tell you about the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor in this opening scene? | John and Elizabeth still have a very difficult relationship after her discovery of his relationship with Abigail. She is sad and depressed; he feels the need to try to please her, yet she does not respond to anything. He says she keeps a cold house and he feels as if she will never forgive him. |
| John Proctor’s inability to remember one of the Ten Commandments is an example of irony because… | He forgot the adultery one; he committed adultery with Abigail |
The Crucible Act 2
March 1, 2020