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Why did Reverend Hale come to the Proctors' house?
To arrest Mary Warren
To eat dinner
To ask some questions about the Proctor's faith
To bring Goody Proctor a poppet
What gift did Mary give to Elizabeth Proctor?
A birthday cake
A quilt
A teddy bear
A poppet
What does Cheever say happened to Abigail during this act?
She was stabbed with a needle in her stomach.
She slept with Proctor and became pregnant.
She was bewitched.
She ran away.
Who said it: "I'll tell you what's walking Salem - vengeance is walking Salem. We are what we always were in Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law! This warrant's vengeance! I'll not give my wife to vengeance!"
Ezekiel Cheever
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
What is the significance of the scene between Elizabeth and John Proctor? (What does it show?)
It shows that Elizabeth has fully forgiven John, that they have rekindled their relationship fully, and that they are considering leaving Salem.
It shows that Elizabeth has not fully forgiven John and that their relationship is strained but that they are both trying.
It shows that John is angry with Elizabeth for suspecting him of adultery even though he was innocent.
It shows that they are on the verge of separation and that John is considering reuniting with Abigail.
What information does Mary provide about the trial, and what is her role?
She is an official of the court, and numerous people have been charged with witchcraft, but nobody has been convicted. She also revealed that Martha Corey had been mentioned.
She is an official of the court, and numerous people have been charged with witchcraft, including at least one person who will hang. She also revealed that Elizabeth had been mentioned.
She has been charged with witchcraft, but the court let her go because she agreed to find other witches in Salem. She also revealed that the Proctors' sons had been mentioned.
She is a witness for the prosecution, but the court is going to be disbanded because nobody believes the girls anymore. She also revealed that Elizabeth had been mentioned.
What relationship does Hale suggest exists between the church and the court?
The church is meant to comply with whatever the court decides.
The court is meant to uphold the laws of God.
The court has nothing to do with the church due to separation of church and state.
The church's rules should influence the court but not be the only factor considered.
What is the point of the discussion between Hale and the Proctors about whether or not they believe in witches?
It shows that the Proctors believe in God but don't believe that there is witchcraft in Salem if they can be accused.
It shows that the Proctors suspect that the girls are the only witches in Salem.
It shows that the Proctors have no respect for the church itself.
It shows that the Proctors are good people who go to church regularly and believe everything they are told by the church.
What does this act reveal about Hale's role in the trials?
Hale is not respected by the court and is trying to win back their favor by questioning villagers.
Hale is beginning to question his beliefs about the trials.
Hale is certain that there is witchcraft in the Proctor home and is determined to find it.
Hale believes that the court is not moving quickly enough and wants to see the executions begin in order to rid the town of witchcraft.
What does Giles report to the Proctors?
The magistrate is on the way to arrest Elizabeth.
His wife and Rebecca Nurse have been arrested.
Sarah Good has confessed to witchcraft and is pregnant.
Goody Osburn is going to hang.
What event begins to change Hale's opinion about the arrests? How does he feel about the court?
Elizabeth's arrest; he feels he has lost control of the court
Mary's arrest; he feels that the court is relying too much on the girls
Rebecca Nurse's arrest; he feels that the court is wrong to arrest her
Martha Corey's arrest; he feels that the court is overreacting
What role does Cheever play?
He questions witnesses and is in charge of the court.
He serves warrants and does what the court tells him to do.
He serves warrants and hopes to be a head judge.
He questions witnesses and decides whether or not to arrest them.
Why is Elizabeth arrested (on what grounds)?
For using a needle on the doll and sending out her spirit to stab Abigail
For brewing a potion that made Abigail fall sick with an upset stomach
For mumbling under her breath when turned away from Mary
For committing adultery and using a spell to bewitch her neighbor's pigs
What do we learn about Mary Warren's motives at the end of the act?
She is secretly in love with John Proctor and wants Elizabeth out of the way.
She is terrified to go against Abigail and fears being charged as a witch by the other girls.
She wants Abigail to be exposed but does not think anyone will believe her.
She is enjoying the power of being an official of the court and will do anything to stay in control.
What doe we learn about why Mary Warren gave the poppet to Elizabeth?
Abigail saw Mary making it and used it to set Elizabeth up.
Mary was in on the plan with Abigail to plan evidence in the Proctor home.
Mary really wanted the doll for herself but was too ashamed to admit it.
Elizabeth loves poppets and has a collection that Mary likes to add to.
Fill in the blank:
After being caught planting a camera in the women's dressing room, the store manager was arrested for _____.
lechery
blasphemy
vengeance
magistrate
Fill in the blank:
My grandfather always joked that he could ____ a coin out of my ear.
conjure
magistrate
blaspheme
revenge
Fill in the blank:
Justice was served by the _____ who ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
blasphemy
vengeance
magistrate
lecher
After Will was fired for no reason, he sought ____ by vandalizing his former supervisor’s vehicle.
vengeance
conjuring
blasphemy
lechery
When Jake made a joke in church, his mother accused him of _____.
blasphemy
vengeance
lechery
magistrate
What commandment did Proctor forget when asked by Hale? What type of irony is this?
You shall not kill; it is situational irony because he tried to kill Abigail.
You shall not commit adultery; it is dramatic irony because the audience knows that he did commit adultery.
You shall not steal; it is dramatic irony because the audience knows that he stole Putnam's land.
You shall not take the Lord's name in vain; it is situational irony because Proctor immediately curses when he realizes which one he forgot.
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