crucible test review
What do Abigail, Betty, Mercy, and Mary discuss after Parris leaves his daughter's room?
Abigail, Betty, Mercy, and Mary discuss how to hurt Betty.
What is Betty's condition when the play opens?
Betty's condition is very weak.
What term does Danforth use to describe Abigail and the girls?
Children
Where does the action of Act III take place
Courtroom, Salem Meeting House
Why do you believe that Danforth asks whether Proctor has told the story to the village?
Danforth doesn't want Proctor to undermine him or the court.
When Danforth urges Hale to pardon the prisoners, why does Danforth refuse?
Danforth refuses because there has been a rebellion spoken in the town
What does Danforth want John Proctor to do?
Danforth wants John Proctor to do counsel with his wife.
What does Danforth's attitude reveal about his sense of justice and the legitimacy of the executions?
Danforth's attitude reveals his sense of justice and the legitimacy of the execution is very adamant. He does not want to pardon any executions.
When urged by Hale to persuade her husband to confess, how does Elizabeth Proctor characterize Hale's argument?
Elizabeth Proctor characterizes Hale's argument by thinking it is a Devil's argument.
Why does Hale visit the Proctors' home?
Hale visits Proctor's home because he wanted to tell Proctor that his wife's name appeared in court.
Why do you think Hale is so insistent that lawyers be brought in to argue Proctor's case?
Hale wants to protect Proctor and help argue his case.
How does Danforth react to the news that Proctor has a deposition from Mary?
He will not accept it. He wants to hear it from Mary herself.
Do you believe Reverend Hale is fair and impartial in his actions so far? Explain.
I believe that Reverend Hale is fair and impartial in their actions so far because he is trying to find out who is causing all the witchcraft and put an end some their world doesn't become an increase of witches.
Did Mary Warren know how the poppet she gave Elizabeth would be used? Explain.
Mary Warren did not know how the poppet would be used so she gave it to Elizabeth because she did not mean to harm her when she gave her the poppet.
At the beginning of Act III, what "hard evidence" do Giles and Francis provide that the girls are frauds?
Mary Warren is willing to state that she and the girls were pretending and they never saw any spirits.
What does Mrs. Putnam believe happened to her babies?
Mrs. Putnam believed that her babies were murdered.
What does Parris say Abigail has recently done?
Parris says Abigails has recently vanished.
Why does Parris send for Reverend Hale?
Parris sends for Reverend Hale to make sure that there is no witchcraft.
Why does Proctor confess and then retract his confession?
Proctor confesses then retracts his confession because they don't want them to have his name.
What do some of the accused, such as Sarah Good, do to save themselves from hanging?
Some of the accused, such as Sarah Good, save themselves from hanging by Sarah Good being pregnant and she confessed.
What evidence suggests that sharp division exists among the people of Salem?
The Reverend blames people that are more suspicious of performing witchcraft.
What chance does Elizabeth have to prove her case?
The chance Elizabeth has to prove her case is very possible if she can make it through the court without fear.
What conflict exists between Abigail and Proctor?
The conflict between Abigail and Proctor was they wanted to be together but Protector had a wife.
What does the dialogue of Cheever and Herrick suggest will happen to Elizabeth?
The dialogue between Chever and Herrick suggests that Elizabeth be ripped out of the world.
What is a source of disagreement between Proctor and Putnam?
The disagreement between Proctor and Putnam is about land ownership.
As Act IV opens, what event is to take place at daybreak?
The event that takes place during the day break is the hanging of Proctor and Rebbeca.
What seems to be the main reason for Reverend Parris' concern about the girls' behavior in the forest? Explain.
The main reason for Revered Paris' concern about the girl's behavior in the forest was abominations that are done in the forest.
How does news of the arrest of Rebecca Nurse affect the Proctors?
The news of the arrest of Rebbeca Nurse affects the Protectors by them being angry.
What does the news suggest about Abigail Williams's changing status in Salem?
The news suggests that Abigail Williams changed status in Salem were that Abigail and Proctor had an affair and everyone new so she became more powerful.
What appears to happen to Abigail and the other girls after they are accused by Mary Warren of pretending?
They "see" a yellow bird, Mary Warren's spirits with wings.
What does Danforth's use of this term (see question 4) show about his views of the accused?
This shows he is focused on their innocence.
To what does Tituba confess?
Tituba confesses that she was going to commit witchcraft.
Why does Proctor confess to the affair with Abigail? & What does this reveal about his character?
To prove Abigail is a fraud. This reveals he is willing, to be honest in order to save his wife.
Why is Elizabeth Proctor brought into the Court?
To testify why she let Abigail go. In order to set John and the others free, she has to testify that John committed adultery/ lechery. John says she will always tell the truth and will confirm his story. (She doesn't tell the truth)
What evidence of Elizabeth's guilt does Cheever find?
What evidence of Elizabeth's guilt does Cheever find?
What does Abigail say when she and Betty were in the forest?
When Abigail and Betty were in the forest Abigail said, "Uncle, we did dance; let you tell them I confessed it- and I'll be whipped if I must be. But they're speakin' of witchcraft. Betty's not witched" (41).
Who is Reverend Hale?
Who is Reverend Hale? Revered
Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem?
octor and Rebbeca. Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem? Reverend Hale returns to Salem because he is praying with the ones that will be hanged
