| What is Reverend Hale doing at the jailhouse? | praying and trying to get confessions. |
| What does Danforth’s reaction to Reverend Hale’s presence in the jail reveal about him? | It reveals that Danforth thinks he has the ultimate authority. It also shows that he might feel threatened by Mr. Hale |
| What is happening to the farm and animals town of Salem? Why do you think this is happening? | Cows are wandering the streets because they have no owners to take care of them; many families have abandoned their homes and farms. |
| What happened to Abigail and Mercy Lewis? | They stole Parris’s money and ran away |
| What happened in the town of Andover? Why is Parris afraid of the news? | They rioted against a similiar witch hunt and executions; he is afraid the people of Salem will riot as well |
| What does Parris suggest to Danforth? Why does he make this suggestion? | postpone execution- afraid for his life |
| What other indications does Hale give that the town is falling apart? | children are wondering the streets alone looking for food. |
| What does Hale mean when he says, “There is blood on my head! Can’t you see the blood on my head?!” | He feels he is responsible for the executions because he was the supposed expert and didn’t stop all the executions |
| Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings? | His reputation. He has already hanged 12. |
| How much time has passed since the trial first began? | 3 months |
| How does Hale attempt to establish trust with Elizabeth? | He tells her he isn’t connected with the court and visits on his own |
| What does Elizabeth say happened to Giles Corey? | He was pressed to death |
| What was Proctor contemplating doing? | Confessing |
| Why does Reverend Parris offer Proctor cider? | Parris may have a shred of guilt and remorse for what has happened |
| What do Danforth and Parris plan to do with Proctor’s confession? | Post it on the church door. |
| Why does Proctor retract his confession? | Because the officials demand that he sign his name to it |
| What does Proctor do with the confession? | Tears it up and is taken to be executed |
| What does Parris mean when he says that Proctor’s name is weighty? | Proctor has a good reputation in Salem |
| How does Rebecca’s refusal to sign a confession help reinforce what we know of her as a character? | It reinforces the idea that Rebecca is an honest Christian |
| What does Elizabeth mean by: “He have goodness now. God forbid I take it from him”? | John did the right thing |
The Crucible Act IV Comprehension
March 1, 2020