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The Crucible Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What conclusion can you reach about Parris’s character at the end of Act III | He is a wretched, cowardly person |
| Why do people “part the seas” for Abigail | They fear her power to accuse them |
| Why is Sarah Goode accused of witchcraft | She could not recite the Ten Commandments |
| Why does Tituba confess to meeting with the devil | She thinks it will save her life. |
| Why are cows wandering the roads of Salem | Many farmers have been jailed and cannot take care of their farms |
| How can Giles Corey best be described | courageous |
| What does John Proctor mean when he says, “My wife will never die for me” | He knows his adultery has caused Elizabeth to be arrested |
| Why does Abigail tell Danforth, “Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits | Beware of it!” |
| When does Hale begin to seriously doubt the morality and motivations of the court | When he signs Rebecca Nurse’s arrest warrant. |
| Why is it important to Danforth and Parris that Proctor confess | His confession will convince people the court has been just. |
| Why does Abigail first go into the forest | To get rid of Goody Proctor. |
| Why does Elizabeth urge John to go into Salem in Act II | To tell the court that Abigail’s story is a hoax. |
| What does Reverend Hale begin to worry about by the end of Act II | Perhaps innocent people are being accused. |
| What can readers infer about their reasons when Abigail and Mercy leave Salem | They are afraid the villagers will turn on them. |
| How can Thomas Putnam’s attitude toward Reverend Parris be described | Contemptuous (condescending) |
| Why did Abigail stick a needle into her stomach | So she could accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft. |
| What can readers infer from the references made to Andover | The people have rebelled and overthrown the court. |
| How can Thomas Putnam best be described | Vindictive |
| Why did Elizabeth Proctor not tell Danforth that Abigail was a harlot | She wanted to save John’s reputation. |
| What is the climax of Act IV | When Proctor rips up his confession. |
| What is Parris’s real reason for wanting Proctor saved | He is concerned for his own safety. |
| In Act III the details of the setting create what kind of mood | Gloomy and forbidding. |
| Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings | It might look as if he has wrongly executed innocent people. |
| Why did Rebecca Nurse advise Parris to send Reverend Hale away | She knew his presence would only cause more hysteria in Salem. |
| Why is Giles Corey arrested | He refuses to name the person who accused Putnam of grabbing land. |
| Why does Elizabeth say of John, “He have his goodness now” | He has his self-respect and knows there is some goodness in him. |
| Why is Francis Nurse terrified when Danforth insists on questioning the people who signed his petition | He has promised no harm would come to them. |
| Why is Parris reluctant to tell anyone that Betty may be bewitched | He fears that his enemies will use the information to destroy his reputation. |
| Why does Hale denounce the proceedings of the court | He believes the testimony of Mary Warren and John Proctor is the truth. |
| What did the citizens of Salem think about dancing | It is evil and sinful. |
| Why will Sarah Goode not hang | She confessed. |
| Why does Mary Warren enjoy her role in court at first | She likes the power and status it gives her in the village. |
| With what is Reverend Parris most concerned | His reputation. |
| Why does Mary Warren say she cannot tell the truth in court | She is afraid that Abigail will kill her. |
| Why is there tension between Elizabeth and John Proctor | John has had an adulterous affair. |
| How do most of the villagers view Rebecca Nurse | with honor and respect |
| When Judge Hathorne questions Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III, what can the audience infer about the court | The court assumes that anyone accused of witchcraft is guilty. |
| In Act III why does Hathorne want to arrest Giles Corey and Francis Nurse | He believes they are challenging his authority. |
| Francis Nurse tells the judges that the girls are frauds. Hathorne’s response is, “This is contempt, sir, contempt!” What is this an example of | Dramatic irony |
| What is Proctor’s main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court | To save his wife from condemnation. |
| During the presentation of evidence, Proctor’s behavior toward Danforth can best be described as what | respectful |
| Which character represents the tactic of making personal attacks on the integrity of witnesses | Parris |
| As the action proceeds in Act III, why does the allusion to the story of Raphael and Tobias become ironic | The developments contradict the message of the story. |
| Why is Paris’s charge of conspiracy effective | It appeals to Danforth’s fears of subversion. |
| What motivates Hale’s attempt to intervene on behalf of Proctor | Hale’s commitment to the truth. |
| What development causes Mary Warren to recant her confession and rejoin Abigail and the other girls | Abigail’s pretending to be attacked by Mary’s spirit. |
| What are the consequences of Mary’s going back to the side of the girls | Proctor is arrested. |
| What does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, “God damns our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together” | We who commit wrongs knowingly are the most guilty of all. |
| Be able to divide the characters into one of the following categories: accuser, accused, court official. | |
| What deal does Danforth try to make with John Proctor in Act III | If he will drop the charges, Hathorne will not hang Elizabeth for one year. |
| Who begins to have doubts about the rightness of the witch trials in Act III | Rev. Hale |
| Who is the richest man in the village who can afford to buy the land forfeited by George Jacobs if Jacobs hangs as a witch | Putnam |
| What does Judge Hathorne ask Mary Warren to do in court that she cannot do | Pretend to faint. |
| What does Abigail Williams do as soon as Danforth begins to question her | Threatens Danforth. |
| What secret does John Proctor reveal to prove the girls are lying | He says that Abigail is seeking vengeance. |
| What does John tell the court about his wife | That she will not lie. |
| How do the girls in the room terrorize Mary Warren | They repeat everything she says. |
| Who is taken to jail at the end of Act III | Giles Corey and John Proctor. |
| Why does Deputy Governor Danforth initially write off Giles Corey | Because of his age. |
| How does Danforth suspect Proctor views the court | With contempt. |
| Why does Danforth dismiss Giles’ deposition | Giles will not reveal the name of his source. |
| What is the climax of Act III | Mary Warren renounces her deposition. |
| What is Hale disgusted with at the end of Act III | The court proceedings. |
| In addition to Danforth, who else has signed a great many death warrants | Hale. |
| What does Giles believe is Putnam’s motivation for accusing people of witchcraft | greed |
| What does Abigail succeed in doing in Act III | Winning Mary Warren back to her side. |
| Why does Mary seem to change her mind about telling the truth in Act III | She is scared of Abigail and the others |
| What do Abigail and the other girls claim to see in Act III | A yellow bird. |
| Why doesn’t Danforth want to find out the girls’ accusations are false | He believes he will be blamed for innocent people’s deaths |
| What is Elizabeth’s motivation for lying about John’s affair with Abigail | She loves John and wants to protect him |
| Where did the Puritans first settle | New England |
| What are the precepts of Calvinist doctrine | Predestination, original sin, literal interpretation of the Bible |
| What were the Puritans looking for in America | Religious freedom in America, they believed that God chose those who were to be saved at the time they were born, they were required to adhere to a strict code of morality and behavior |
| What did the Puritans value | Education, hard work, regular church attendance |
| Why is Parris angry with Abigail at the opening of the play | Her dismissal from the Proctor household has created gossip in the congregation and created an awkward situation for him. |
| When his daughter goes into an apparent trance, Parris refuses to believe that she has been bewitched. Why | He believes his congregation will drive him out of Salem if there is witchcraft in his house. |
| What concern does Rebecca Nurse express when she learns that Reverend Hale has been summoned | That there is danger in the “search for loose spirits” |
| What does Tituba do when questioned by Reverend Hale | Threatens Parris |
| Before her arrest, what does Elizabeth believe about her husband and Abigail | He still desires her |
| When Proctor tries to present his deposition to Danforth, what does Parris accuse him of | Attempting to overthrow the court |
| During what century did the Salem witch trials take place | 17th |
| What is the history between the Putnams and the Nurses | They represent different factions within the village |
| What does Mrs. Putnam confess to Hale | She sent Ruth to Tituba to conjure the spirits of her dead babies. |
| Why does John Proctor know the girls are frauds | Abigail told him. |
| As she sat in court, what did Mary Warren make for Elizabeth | A poppet |
| Whose arrest “proves” that the town has gone completely mad | Rebecca Nurse |
| When John Proctor said “Vengeance is walking Salem,” what did he mean | The accusations were the result of a desire for revenge. |
| According to Giles Corey, what is Thomas Putnam doing | Reaching out for land. |
| After Danforth tells Proctor that Elizabeth is expecting a child and has at least a year to live, why does Proctor still insist on presenting his evidence | He is trying to save the lives of Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey; he feels the court proceedings should be stopped altogether. |
| What does Elizabeth do when she is brought to see John in jail | Tries to convince him to sign a confession to save his life. |
| Who wrote The Crucible | Arthur Miller. |
| Who leads the girls in the forest with her knowledge of witchcraft | Tituba |
| Who did Abigail drink a blood charm for | John Proctor |
| What is the significance of the golden candlesticks | They show how materialistic Rev. Parris is. |
| Why did Elizabeth fire Abigail Williams from her service | Abigail was having an affair with Elizabeth’s husband. |
| Why did Giles Corey refuse to admit involvement with witchcraft | To insure his sons would inherit his farm, it wasn’t true, and he refused to support the hysteria that had taken his wife as well. |
| What were Giles Corey’s last words | More weight. |
| What did John Proctor tear up | His confession. |
| On what in America’s history was the play based | The McCarthy Trials. |
| How old is Mary Warren | 18 |
| Why is Mr. Proctor suspected by Mr. Hale | He hasn't been attending church regularly. His third child has not been baptized. |
| What did Reverend Parris preach for 20 weeks to get | Golden candlesticks. |
| Why does John Proctor dislike Reverend Parris | He preached for golden candlesticks. John doesn't see the light of God in Rev. Parris. Rev. Parris wanted the deed to his house and more money. |
| What type of animal did Elizabeth Proctor catch and cook | rabbit |
| What does John Proctor say at the end of Act III to show that God is not present in the court proceedings | "God is dead." |
| Elizabeth lies in court and says that John is not a lecher. What is this an example of | irony |
| How does Hale react to Danforth’s condemning of John Proctor | He quits the court. |
| How many people signed a petition stating that Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, and Elizabeth Proctor are all good God fearing Christians | 91 |
| How can those accused of witchcraft save themselves from hanging | Confess to working for the devil and name the names of others who work for the devil. |
| What does Hale advise Proctor to do before stating his case to the court | Get a lawyer. |
| Abigail tries to work her plan to have John all to herself. Why is the ending ironic | John Proctor is condemned and hanged but Elizabeth lives because she is pregnant. |
| What happens to Abigail in the end | She steals all her uncle’s money and runs away. |
| Why did Giles Corey prefer being pressed to death to hanging | If he hanged, all of his land would go up for auction. If he is pressed to death, his family gets to keep its land. |
| Who is the protagonist in the play | John Proctor |
| Who is the antagonist in the play | Abigail Williams |
| Why doesn’t Elizabeth feel she should try to change her husband’s mind | She would rather he die with peace than live a life regretting the lie he told. |
| What is the best definition of the word crucible as it applies to the play | A severe test or trial. |
| In the Overture how is Salem described | A place inhabited by fanatics, few dark houses, a location that ships out products of increasing value. |
| What does Abigail believe about her dismissal from the Proctors’ service | John Proctor did not fire her, but Elizabeth Proctor did. |
| What is Ann Putnam’s greatest grief | Seven of her children died in infancy. |
| What is the setting of the play | Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 |
| What did Tituba do in the forest | Sang songs about Barbados. |
| What does John Proctor predict will happen to Abigail before she is twenty | She will be put in the stocks. |
| In the Overture of Act I, how does Miller say Salem was run | theocracy |
| According to Miller, what was the reason the Massachusetts Colony survived | A tightly controlled communal society |
| By what were the Salem witch trials motivated | Lust for neighbors’ land, religious superstition, jealously and meanness |
| At the beginning of the play when his daughter is ill, about what is Parris most concerned | His own reputation |
| Why is Betty most likely in the trancelike state | She fears punishment for being caught dancing in the woods |
| What is Abigail motivated by when she threatens Betty in Act I | fear of the villagers knowing everything they did in the woods |
| Why does Abigail accuse Goody Good and Goody Osburn of witchcraft | She knows she can persuade Mrs. Putnam and not be punished. |
| Why does Giles Corey say something about his wife’s reading of books | He wants to ask about something he thinks is important. |
| In Act I how does Parris’s belief in the supernatural affect his response to his daughter’s illness | He looks for help from Reverend Hale. |
| What can be inferred from Act I about the attitude of the Puritans toward their slaves | They saw their slaves as being only a step away from paganism. |
| What is Thomas Putnam’s attitude toward Parris | contempt |
| How does Mrs. Putnam justify sending Ruth to Tituba | Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children. |
| What do Mrs. Putnam’s comments suggest about her primary motivation in hunting for witches | Anger at having lost her children |
| From Act I what can be inferred that the Puritans associated with the forest | Disorder and evil |
| Considering Tituba’s state of mind when she began naming names, what can you infer about her motivation | She was afraid of Rev. Hale and thought naming names would save her from punishment. |
| What does Mary Warren do in Act II | Claims she is an official of the court trying witches |
| When he comes in from planting, what suggestion does John Proctor make to his wife concerning the house | Bring in some flowers |
| What is Elizabeth afraid of concerning her husband in Act II | That he is still interested in Abigail |
| What reason does John Proctor give Hale for his absence from church | He does not think Rev. Parris is godly. |
| Why does Hale come to the Proctors’ house | To ask the Proctors some questions. |
| What is Hale’s advice to the Proctors as he prepares to leave their house | He tells them to go to church and baptize their youngest child. |
| What is unusual about the doll that Mary Warren makes for Elizabeth | It has a needle stuck in its stomach. |
| Who is Ezekiel Cheever | The clerk of the court. |
| As Elizabeth is led away to jail, what does John demand of Mary Warren | That she tell the court that Abigail is lying. |
| In Act II what information does Elizabeth report to John | The court has accused fourteen people of witchcraft, the crowd parts for Abigail like the sea for the Israelites, Mary Warren describes Abigail as though Abigail were a saint. |
| Why does Proctor say he is reluctant to go to Salem and tell what Abigail said to him | He thinks that it will be difficult to prove that Abigail is lying. |
| What is the strongest evidence against Goody Osburn | She cannot say the Ten Commandments. |
| How does Hale test the Proctors | He questions them about the Ten Commandments, their church attendance, and their belief in witchcraft. |
| Who is the leader of the accusers in court | Abigail Williams |
| What does Proctor say when Hale questions him about not going to church | He does not like the Rev. Parris |
| What is the most probable cause of the accusation of witchcraft | Desire for vengeance and power |
| Why is Marshal Herrick shamefaced when he appears at the Proctors’ house in Act II | He has come to take away Elizabeth to jail. |
| What is Mary Warren’s motivation for joining the girls in their accusations of witchcraft in the first place | She is a lonely girl who craves friends and attention. |
| Why does Elizabeth believe Abigail accuses her of witchcraft | So she can have John once Elizabeth is executed. |
| What is the setting of Act IV | The Salem jail the autumn after the trial |
| Why does Parris hope that Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor will confess | Their confessions will confirm the justice of all the trials and executions |
| What idea about the law is conveyed by Danforth’s determination to proceed with the executions immediately in Act IV | Injustice may be committed in the name of the law. |
| Why does Danforth treat Parris with contempt in Act IV | He sees that Parris is motivated by fear for his own safety and reputation. |
| What is ironic about calling the confessions of witchcraft “coming to God” | The confessions are lies and therefore sins against God. |
| What lesson does Elizabeth Proctor learn during her three months’ imprisonment | That one should not judge human frailty too harshly. |
| In Act IV why does Hale want Proctor to confess to witchcraft | To save Proctor from execution. |
| When Proctor refuses to condemn others to save himself, his behavior contrasts most strongly with what other character’s behavior | Parris |
| What is the climax of Act IV | Proctor refuses to sign the confession and rips it up. |
| What theme is reflected by Proctor’s decision to tear up his confession | Personal honor determines the worth of one’s self. |
| What theme is represented by Danforth’s behavior | Those in power tend to act in the interest of preserving power. |
| What idea about the play is applicable to today | Fear and suspicion can lead to perversions of justice. |
| At the opening of Act IV what does Ezekiel Cheever reveal | There is much confusion and disagreement in the town. |
| What news does Reverend Parris give the court in Act IV | Mercy Lewis and Abigail Williams have stolen Parris’s money and disappeared. |
| Which two men urge Danforth to postpone the witch trials because a rebellion in the town seems possible | John Hale and Reverend Parris. |
| How does Giles Corey die | He is pressed to death. |
| What reason does John give Elizabeth for not having confessed to being a witch | He does not want to confess a lie to contemptible people. |
| What does Elizabeth blame herself for | John’s affair with Abigail. |
| Elizabeth tells John that she “kept a cold house.” What does “keeping a cold house” mean | She was not a loving or proper wife. |
| What does John want from Elizabeth in Act IV | Her approval for confession to witchcraft. |
| In Act IV what is the one thing John cannot do | Allow his lie to be made public. |
| What does John admit to in his confession | Seeing the Devil. |
| What reason does Herrick give for drinking | It keeps him warm. |
| In Act IV what is Parris worried about | The trials’ causing a riot, being killed, being accused of witchcraft. |
| What does the final scene between John and Elizabeth reveal about them and their relationship | They are reconciled. |
| What does Hale’s description of the desolate countryside around Salem symbolize | The spiritual decay of the community. |
| For what does Elizabeth ask John to forgive her | Being suspicious and keeping a “cold house.” |
| What does Hale do in Act IV | He begs the accused to save their lives. |
| With whom / what is Proctor’s main struggle in Act IV | His own conscience. |
| When John goes to the gallows and Elizabeth says that her husband has his “goodness” now, what does she mean | By tearing up his confession, he feels he has regained his honor. |
| Why does Elizabeth refuse to influence John’s decision about whether to confess | She feels he must face his own conscience and make his own decision. |
| What is John’s motivation to tear up his confession | He wants to be courageous like Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey. |
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