The Crucible Act 2
What things are suspicious about Proctor and his family?
1. He doesn't go to church regularly 2. His youngest son has not been baptized 3. He could not remember all of his commandments
Why doesn't John Proctor want Mary to go back to court?
1. If she goes back, he is further involved 2. He believes the accusations are false and the girls are frauds. 3. He doesn't think the court is just
What was the "evidence" against Sarah Good?
1. She confessed to witchcraft 2. She mumbled after begging for cider and bread 3. She could not recite the commandments
What gift does Mary Warren give Elizabeth?
A doll
Identify two moments of "contrasts and contradictions in Act 2 and explain why these moments are unexpected.
Answers will vary.
Why does Cheever come to Proctor's house?
He comes to arrest Elizabeth.
What is John Proctor's response to Elizabeth's prodding to go to Salem to tell that the girls are lying?
He is reluctant to go.
Why did Reverend Hale come to Proctor's house?
He wanted to question them prior to seeing them in court.
What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth's arrest?
Her possession of the doll with then needle in it.
What does Elizabeth say when Hale asks her if she believes in witches?
If she is accused of being a witch, she cannot believe in witches.
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
She believes that Abigail wants to take her place as John's wife.
Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll?
She is afraid of Abigail.
Where does Elizabeth want John Proctor to go in the beginning of Act 2?
She wants him to go to Salem to tell the authoroties that the girls are lying.
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abigail?
She will tell that they had an affair.
