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.
