crucible
What rumors have circulated the town about Betty Parris? What proof later occurs that "proves" that she is a witch?
A rumor that has been circulated through the town about Betty Parris is that she was flying and someone saw her.
What does Mary Warren mean when she says, "I saved her life today!"?
Abigail accused Elizabeth of witchcraft, although Mary claims that she has never seen any witchcraft, and because of this claim, the court dismisses the accusation.
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?
Abigail blames Tituba because she made her laugh in Church.
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Abigail drank blood in the middle of the woods
After John confesses, what does Danforth want him to do?
Danforth wants him to to write a confession that he will later be hung by on the courthouse door.
Who is called to back up John's testimony?
Elizabeth is called back up to John's testimony and she lies.
What happened to Giles Corey?
Giles Corey refused to answer the charges and he was tied the ground and heavy stones were put on him two days before he died.
What news does Giles Corey reveal to the Proctors and Reverend Hale?
Giles reveals to the Proctors and Reverend Hale that Martha, his wife, and Rebeca were taken to Jail.
What does Hale attribute Proctor's willingness to hang to?
Hale attributes Proctor's willingness to hang as pride and stubbornness.
Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem?
Hale returned to Salem to talk to the prisoners.
Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?
Hale visits the Proctors to test the Chrisitan voice of the home and investigates the stories and rumors of the court. Hale in this story, is the investigator and is trying to find out the truth.
What happens to Giles Corey?
He is therefore arrested because he won't reveal his source.
What does Reverend Parris reveal about his niece Abigail?
He reveals that she had fled with his savings.
What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
He reveals to Reverend Hale that his wife is reading books.
How does John Proctor respond to questions about why he has not been to church?
He said that his wife is sick and that he doesn't agree with Paris' views on theological matters.
What does Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?
He wants Danforth to postpone the hangings.
What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
In the past there was an affair between John Proctor and Abigail and Abigail wants him back while John does not.
What does John ask Mary Warren to do?
John ask Mary to explain to the court that she made the poppet, not Elizabeth.
Why has Martha Corey been accused?
Martha has been accused of bewitching his pigs with their books.
What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?
Mary Warren states that Goody Osburn will be hung and Goody Good confessed.
Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
Mary was named an official of the court, which therefore makes her feel more valuable than a servant.
What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of?
Rebecca is accused for the murders of Goody Putnam's babies.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins because betty wont wake up.
What does Reverend Hale ask Proctor to do?
Reverend asks the Proctor to recite the ten commandments.
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
She accuses Sarah Goode who is a homeless lady who is mentally unstable.
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?
She contacted Tituba to talk to her dead and lost babies.
What does Elizabeth realize when she finds out that she has been accused?
She realizes that Abigail wants her dead so she can have John to herself.
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
She said she was dismissed by the Proctors because they wanted a slave.
What does Elizabeth attribute it to?
That he has showed himself and has been redeemed by refusing the advice of his friends and taking the death march as an innocent man.
As the third act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?
The accusation he makes is to kill all people to get the land he wants.
What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?
The lie was that he didn't tell Elizabeth that he was alone with Abigail when they talked.
What is the condition of Salem at this point?
The town has been fully deserted, there are many jails, cows are set free, and the farms have gone empty and broken.
How do the proposed hangings of Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor differ from the past executions?
These hangings our different because both Rebecca and John are respectable people and the past executions were people that had low respect within the society.
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?
Tituba
What do Hale and Danforth request of Elizabeth Proctor?
To make John confess.
What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?
Two pieces of evidence that are against Proctor is how he does not attend church and and his son had not been baptized yet.
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
her soul is tainted
What is Parris's main concern?
his reputation
.What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
over land