The Crucible Act II Study Guide
Hale asks Elizabeth if she believes in witches. What is her reply?
She doesn't believe in witches. She replies if you think I am one, I say there aren't any.
What was the "evidence" against Sarah Good?
She sent her spirit out ant tried to kill Mary Warren. She confessed to witchcraft and went begging for food.
Where does Elizabeth want John to go, and what does she want him to do there?
She wants John to go to Salem. She wants him to tell the court that witchcraft is not true. It is a sham or a charade.
Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll?
She's afraid of getting into trouble for putting the needle in the doll.
Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?
So Abigail can be with John Proctor again
Why doesn't Proctor want Mary to go back to court?
Because if she is a Christian she doesn't want the women to be hanged. If she goes back that makes Proctor further involved.
Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house?
Cheever is a clerk of the court who came with a warrant to arrest Elizabeth.
What is John's response to her prodding?
He wants to think about it. He doesn't want to go.
On what charge was Rebecca Nurse arrested?
Rebecca is charged because she was charged with the murders of Mrs. Putnam's babies.
What will happen to Procot if he tries to discredit Abby?
She will charge Proctor for the affair they had.
What things are "suspicious" about Proctor and his family?
The Proctors didn't go to Church often. Only 2 of the Proctors' boys were baptized. One of them was not baptized.
Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet".
The poppet with the needle in it was a sign of witchcraft. Abigail was found with a needle in her stomach and blamed Elizabeth.
Why did Hale come to Proctor's house?
To tell the Proctors that Elizabeth was accused of being a witch. He questioned Proctor about the 10 Commandments.
What gift did Mary give Elizabeth?
a small ragdoll, a poppit.