English crasable test Flashcards
1.Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Reverend Parris sent for a doctor because his daughter, Betty, is in a comatose state, and he fears witchcraft is involved.
2.What does Parris question his niece Abigail about?
Parris questions Abigail about her behavior in the woods, specifically regarding what happened and whether they were practicing witchcraft.
4.Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
Abigail claims she was dismissed by the Proctors because Elizabeth Proctor was jealous of her.
3.What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?
Parris saw the girls dancing in the woods, which he believes could lead to accusations of witchcraft.
5.What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Betty reveals that they were dancing and that Abigail drank blood to cast a spell on Elizabeth.
7.What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
John Proctor and Abigail had an affair; John feels guilt and resentment about it, while Abigail remains infatuated and desires to rekindle their relationship.
6.What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
Abigail threatens the other girls to keep silent about the woods, warning them of dire consequences if they speak out.
8.How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
John Proctor feels disdain for Reverend Parris, seeing him as greedy and more focused on his reputation than on the spiritual well-being of the community.
10.What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
Giles Corey reveals to Hale that his wife, Martha, is being accused of witchcraft for reading strange books.
9.What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
The dispute between Proctor and Putnam revolves around land ownership and accusations of greed.
13.Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Tituba accuses several townspeople, including Sarah Good, to save herself.
11.When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?
When questioned by Hale, Abigail blames Tituba, claiming she has seen her with the devil, using fear to manipulate the situation.
12.What ultimatum is Tituba given?
Tituba is given an ultimatum: confess to witchcraft or face execution.
15.Why does Betty Parris start accusing people
Betty begins to accuse others as well, aligning herself with Abigail to avoid punishment.
14.Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?
Abigail starts accusing people to deflect blame from herself and gain power in the chaotic situation.
1.Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
Mary Warren disobeys her employers to attend court as one of the girls involved, asserting her newfound authority.
2.What did Abigail Williams reveal to John Proctor? Elizabeth reminds him of this.
Abigail revealed to Proctor that the girls were just dancing, a fact that Elizabeth reminds him of to highlight the innocence claim.
3.What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?
Proctor lies to Elizabeth, saying he hasn’t been with Abigail, which increases her suspicion of him.
5.What does Mary Warren mean when she says, “I saved her life today!”?
When Mary says, “I saved her life today!” she refers to how she defended Elizabeth in court, preventing her arrest at that moment.
4.What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?
Mary reveals to John and Elizabeth that Elizabeth has been accused of witchcraft and that the trials are intensifying.
6.What does Elizabeth realize when she finds out that she has been accused?
Elizabeth realizes that she is in danger and that the accusations are real.
7.What does Elizabeth ask John to do?
Elizabeth asks John to go to Salem and tell the court that Abigail is lying.
8.Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?
Hale visits the Proctors to investigate their Christian character and confirm their faith.
9.What does Reverend Hale ask Proctor to do?
Hale asks Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments as proof of his piety.
10.Discuss the meaning of “Adultery, John.”
Adultery, John signifies Proctor’s guilt over his affair, which he fails to mention during his recitation.
11.What information does John Proctor reveal to Reverend Hale?
Proctor reveals to Hale that he knows Abigail is lying and that the witchcraft accusations are unfounded.
12.What news does Giles Corey reveal to the Proctors and Reverend Hale?
Giles informs the Proctors that Rebecca Nurse has been arrested, escalating the crisis.
13.What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of?
Rebecca Nurse has been accused of witchcraft, specifically of murdering the Putnam children.
14.Why do Ezekial Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor home?
Cheever and Herrick arrive at the Proctor home to arrest Elizabeth based on the accusations.
15.Explain why Cheever is both astonished and afraid when he finds the poppet with the needle in it?
Cheever is astonished and afraid when he finds the poppet with the needle, linking it to witchcraft and Elizabeth’s alleged actions.
16.What does John ask Mary Warren to do?
Proctor asks Mary Warren to go to court and tell them the truth about the poppet.
17.Why is Mary so afraid to do as he asks?
Mary is afraid to do as he asks because she fears Abigail’s vengeance.
18.Why does Mary Warren warn John about testifying against Abigail?
Mary warns John that if he testifies against Abigail, she will retaliate against him.
19.What does John decide to do?
John decides to confront the court and reveal the truth about Abigail’s manipulations.
1.As this act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of using the trials to acquire land by accusing others.
2.What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?
We learn that Rebecca Nurse is imprisoned and facing execution, highlighting the severity of the situation.
3.What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?
Evidence against Proctor includes his failure to attend church regularly and his inability to list all Ten Commandments.
4.What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?
Danforth tells Proctor that Elizabeth is pregnant and offers to postpone her execution if he drops his accusations.
5.What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating a good opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?
The 91 people who signed the testament supporting Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse will be questioned and possibly arrested.
6.What happens to Giles Corey?
Giles Corey is arrested for contempt of court after refusing to disclose the name of his informant.
7.What is Reverend Hale’s advice to John Proctor as he is about to read his deposition before the court?
Hale advises Proctor to stay strong and to read his deposition carefully before presenting it to the court.
9.What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her?
When suspicion arises about her faking, Abigail pretends to be attacked by spirits to maintain her power.
8.When Mary Warren says that she pretended to faint in court, what is she asked to do? What is the result?
When Mary Warren states she pretended to faint, she is asked to do it again, but she cannot replicate the act under pressure.
10.What does John Proctor do to discredit her?
Proctor attempts to discredit Abigail by admitting their affair, showing her motivations.
12.What happens when Reverend Hale states that Abigail has always seemed false to him?
When Hale claims Abigail has always seemed false, it leads him to question the court’s actions.
11.Who is called to back up John’s testimony? What happens?
Elizabeth is called to support Proctor’s testimony, but Danforth prevents her from speaking, fearing the implications.
13.What is Mary Warren’s reaction to Abigail’s performance?
Mary Warren reacts with fear to Abigail’s performance, leading her to distance herself from Proctor.
14.What does Hale do when Proctor is arrested?
Hale reacts to Proctor’s arrest by denouncing the court and resigning in protest.
1.What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do?
Hale advises the condemned to confess to save their lives, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
3.What is the condition of Salem at this point?
Salem is in disarray, with fear and chaos dominating the community due to the witch trials.
2.What does Reverend Parris reveal about his niece Abigail?
Parris reveals that Abigail has fled Salem, taking his money and leaving chaos behind.
5.What does Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?
Parris wants Danforth to postpone the hangings to prevent further unrest and protect his own position.
4.How does Andover differ from Salem?
Andover differs from Salem as it has rejected the witch trials and the hysteria surrounding them.
6.What does Reverend Hale want Danforth to do?
Hale wants Danforth to stop the executions and reconsider the innocent lives at stake.
7.What does Reverend Hale mean when he says,”there is blood on my head!”?
Hale means “there is blood on my head” to express his guilt for supporting the court and its wrongful executions.
- Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings for fear of appearing weak and losing authority.
9.What do Hale and Danforth request of Elizabeth Proctor?
Hale and Danforth request that Elizabeth convince John to confess to witchcraft.
12.What is Elizabeth’s proof that John is a good man?
Elizabeth believes John is good because he ultimately chooses to confess despite his inner turmoil.
10.What happened to Giles Corey?
Giles Corey is pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea, highlighting the brutality of the trials.
11.What is John’s excuse for confessing?
John confesses to witchcraft to save his life, but he struggles with the dishonesty of his confession.
13.How has Elizabeth changed since we first met her?
Elizabeth has changed to become more understanding and empathetic since the beginning of the play.
14.After John confesses, what does Danforth want him to do?
After John confesses, Danforth demands he publicly sign a confession to validate the court’s actions.
15.Explain the following: “I am John Proctor! You will not use me!”
John’s declaration, I am John Proctor! You will not use me! signifies his refusal to be used as a pawn by the court, reclaiming his integrity.
propriety (noun)
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals
congregation (noun)
a group of people assembled for religious worship
abomination (noun)
something that causes disgust or hatred
pulpit (noun)
a platform or lectern from which a preacher delivers a sermon; podium
intimation (noun)
an indication or hint
conjure (verb)
to call upon a spirit or ghost to appear by magical ritual
contention (noun)
heated disagreement; an assertion or statement made usually in an argument
pretense (noun)
a false display of feelings or emotions; pretending
defamation (noun)
the act of damaging someone’s good reputation
discomfit (verb)
make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed
licentious (adjective)
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
condemn (verb)
express complete disapproval of something; to censure
magistrate (noun)
a civil officer or judge who administers the law
pious (adjective)
devoutly religious
calamity (noun)
an event causing sudden damage or distress
poppet (noun)
a doll used to represent a person, sometimes used in folk magic and witchcraft
vengeance (noun)
punishment inflicted due to a previous injury or wrong; revenge
blasphemy (noun)
the offense of speaking profanely or poorly, usually about God or sacred things
vestry (noun)
a room or building attached to a church, used as an office
deposition (noun)
a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence
anteroom (noun)
waiting room
plaintiff (noun)
a person who brings a case against another in court
befuddle (verb)
to make someone unable to think clearly; to confuse
confound (verb)
to cause surprise or confusion
lecher (noun)
adulterer; unfaithful husband or wife
prodigious (adjective)
impressively great in size, extent, or degree
perjury (noun)
the offense of willingly telling lies in court after taking an oath
denounce (verb)
publicly declare to be wrong or evil
afflicted (verb)
to cause pain or suffering to
faction (noun)
a small organized group within a larger group, especially in politics
excommunication (noun)
the action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church
disputation (noun)
debate or argument
reprieve (verb)
to cancel or postpone a punishment, especially when the punishment is death
indictment (noun)
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
conspire (verb)
to make secret plans to commit an unlawful or harmful act
beguile (verb)
to trick someone into doing something
penitence (noun)
the act of feeling or showing regret or remorse for having done wrong
