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1.Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?

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Reverend Parris sent for a doctor because his daughter, Betty, is in a comatose state, and he fears witchcraft is involved.

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2.What does Parris question his niece Abigail about?

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Parris questions Abigail about her behavior in the woods, specifically regarding what happened and whether they were practicing witchcraft.

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4.Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?

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Abigail claims she was dismissed by the Proctors because Elizabeth Proctor was jealous of her.

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3.What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?

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Parris saw the girls dancing in the woods, which he believes could lead to accusations of witchcraft.

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5.What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?

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Betty reveals that they were dancing and that Abigail drank blood to cast a spell on Elizabeth.

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7.What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?

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John Proctor and Abigail had an affair; John feels guilt and resentment about it, while Abigail remains infatuated and desires to rekindle their relationship.

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6.What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?

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Abigail threatens the other girls to keep silent about the woods, warning them of dire consequences if they speak out.

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8.How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?

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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.

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10.What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?

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Giles Corey reveals to Hale that his wife, Martha, is being accused of witchcraft for reading strange books.

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9.What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?

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The dispute between Proctor and Putnam revolves around land ownership and accusations of greed.

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13.Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?

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Tituba accuses several townspeople, including Sarah Good, to save herself.

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11.When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?

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When questioned by Hale, Abigail blames Tituba, claiming she has seen her with the devil, using fear to manipulate the situation.

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12.What ultimatum is Tituba given?

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Tituba is given an ultimatum: confess to witchcraft or face execution.

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15.Why does Betty Parris start accusing people

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Betty begins to accuse others as well, aligning herself with Abigail to avoid punishment.

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14.Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?

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Abigail starts accusing people to deflect blame from herself and gain power in the chaotic situation.

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1.Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?

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Mary Warren disobeys her employers to attend court as one of the girls involved, asserting her newfound authority.

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2.What did Abigail Williams reveal to John Proctor? Elizabeth reminds him of this.

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Abigail revealed to Proctor that the girls were just dancing, a fact that Elizabeth reminds him of to highlight the innocence claim.

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3.What lie did John Proctor tell to Elizabeth which makes her more suspicious of him?

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Proctor lies to Elizabeth, saying he hasn’t been with Abigail, which increases her suspicion of him.

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5.What does Mary Warren mean when she says, “I saved her life today!”?

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When Mary says, “I saved her life today!” she refers to how she defended Elizabeth in court, preventing her arrest at that moment.

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4.What news does Mary Warren reveal to John and Elizabeth about the trials?

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Mary reveals to John and Elizabeth that Elizabeth has been accused of witchcraft and that the trials are intensifying.

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6.What does Elizabeth realize when she finds out that she has been accused?

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Elizabeth realizes that she is in danger and that the accusations are real.

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7.What does Elizabeth ask John to do?

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Elizabeth asks John to go to Salem and tell the court that Abigail is lying.

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8.Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?

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Hale visits the Proctors to investigate their Christian character and confirm their faith.

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9.What does Reverend Hale ask Proctor to do?

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Hale asks Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments as proof of his piety.

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10.Discuss the meaning of “Adultery, John.”

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Adultery, John signifies Proctor’s guilt over his affair, which he fails to mention during his recitation.

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11.What information does John Proctor reveal to Reverend Hale?

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Proctor reveals to Hale that he knows Abigail is lying and that the witchcraft accusations are unfounded.

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12.What news does Giles Corey reveal to the Proctors and Reverend Hale?

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Giles informs the Proctors that Rebecca Nurse has been arrested, escalating the crisis.

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13.What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of?

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Rebecca Nurse has been accused of witchcraft, specifically of murdering the Putnam children.

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14.Why do Ezekial Cheever and Marshal Herrick arrive at the Proctor home?

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Cheever and Herrick arrive at the Proctor home to arrest Elizabeth based on the accusations.

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15.Explain why Cheever is both astonished and afraid when he finds the poppet with the needle in it?

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Cheever is astonished and afraid when he finds the poppet with the needle, linking it to witchcraft and Elizabeth’s alleged actions.

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16.What does John ask Mary Warren to do?

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Proctor asks Mary Warren to go to court and tell them the truth about the poppet.

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17.Why is Mary so afraid to do as he asks?

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Mary is afraid to do as he asks because she fears Abigail’s vengeance.

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18.Why does Mary Warren warn John about testifying against Abigail?

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Mary warns John that if he testifies against Abigail, she will retaliate against him.

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19.What does John decide to do?

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John decides to confront the court and reveal the truth about Abigail’s manipulations.

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1.As this act opens, what accusation does Giles Corey make?

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Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of using the trials to acquire land by accusing others.

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2.What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?

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We learn that Rebecca Nurse is imprisoned and facing execution, highlighting the severity of the situation.

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3.What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?

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Evidence against Proctor includes his failure to attend church regularly and his inability to list all Ten Commandments.

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4.What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?

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Danforth tells Proctor that Elizabeth is pregnant and offers to postpone her execution if he drops his accusations.

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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?

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The 91 people who signed the testament supporting Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse will be questioned and possibly arrested.

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6.What happens to Giles Corey?

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Giles Corey is arrested for contempt of court after refusing to disclose the name of his informant.

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7.What is Reverend Hale’s advice to John Proctor as he is about to read his deposition before the court?

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Hale advises Proctor to stay strong and to read his deposition carefully before presenting it to the court.

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9.What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her?

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When suspicion arises about her faking, Abigail pretends to be attacked by spirits to maintain her power.

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8.When Mary Warren says that she pretended to faint in court, what is she asked to do? What is the result?

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When Mary Warren states she pretended to faint, she is asked to do it again, but she cannot replicate the act under pressure.

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10.What does John Proctor do to discredit her?

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Proctor attempts to discredit Abigail by admitting their affair, showing her motivations.

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12.What happens when Reverend Hale states that Abigail has always seemed false to him?

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When Hale claims Abigail has always seemed false, it leads him to question the court’s actions.

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11.Who is called to back up John’s testimony? What happens?

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Elizabeth is called to support Proctor’s testimony, but Danforth prevents her from speaking, fearing the implications.

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13.What is Mary Warren’s reaction to Abigail’s performance?

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Mary Warren reacts with fear to Abigail’s performance, leading her to distance herself from Proctor.

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14.What does Hale do when Proctor is arrested?

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Hale reacts to Proctor’s arrest by denouncing the court and resigning in protest.

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1.What is Reverend Hale advising the condemned to do?

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Hale advises the condemned to confess to save their lives, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.

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3.What is the condition of Salem at this point?

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Salem is in disarray, with fear and chaos dominating the community due to the witch trials.

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2.What does Reverend Parris reveal about his niece Abigail?

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Parris reveals that Abigail has fled Salem, taking his money and leaving chaos behind.

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5.What does Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?

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Parris wants Danforth to postpone the hangings to prevent further unrest and protect his own position.

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4.How does Andover differ from Salem?

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Andover differs from Salem as it has rejected the witch trials and the hysteria surrounding them.

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6.What does Reverend Hale want Danforth to do?

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Hale wants Danforth to stop the executions and reconsider the innocent lives at stake.

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7.What does Reverend Hale mean when he says,”there is blood on my head!”?

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Hale means “there is blood on my head” to express his guilt for supporting the court and its wrongful executions.

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  1. Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?
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Danforth refuses to postpone the hangings for fear of appearing weak and losing authority.

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9.What do Hale and Danforth request of Elizabeth Proctor?

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Hale and Danforth request that Elizabeth convince John to confess to witchcraft.

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12.What is Elizabeth’s proof that John is a good man?

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Elizabeth believes John is good because he ultimately chooses to confess despite his inner turmoil.

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10.What happened to Giles Corey?

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Giles Corey is pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea, highlighting the brutality of the trials.

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11.What is John’s excuse for confessing?

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John confesses to witchcraft to save his life, but he struggles with the dishonesty of his confession.

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13.How has Elizabeth changed since we first met her?

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Elizabeth has changed to become more understanding and empathetic since the beginning of the play.

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14.After John confesses, what does Danforth want him to do?

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After John confesses, Danforth demands he publicly sign a confession to validate the court’s actions.

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15.Explain the following: “I am John Proctor! You will not use me!”

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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.

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propriety (noun)

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conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morals

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congregation (noun)

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a group of people assembled for religious worship

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abomination (noun)

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something that causes disgust or hatred

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pulpit (noun)

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a platform or lectern from which a preacher delivers a sermon; podium

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intimation (noun)

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an indication or hint

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conjure (verb)

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to call upon a spirit or ghost to appear by magical ritual

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contention (noun)

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heated disagreement; an assertion or statement made usually in an argument

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pretense (noun)

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a false display of feelings or emotions; pretending

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defamation (noun)

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the act of damaging someone’s good reputation

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discomfit (verb)

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make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

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licentious (adjective)

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promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

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condemn (verb)

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express complete disapproval of something; to censure

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magistrate (noun)

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a civil officer or judge who administers the law

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pious (adjective)

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devoutly religious

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calamity (noun)

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an event causing sudden damage or distress

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poppet (noun)

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a doll used to represent a person, sometimes used in folk magic and witchcraft

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vengeance (noun)

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punishment inflicted due to a previous injury or wrong; revenge

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blasphemy (noun)

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the offense of speaking profanely or poorly, usually about God or sacred things

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vestry (noun)

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a room or building attached to a church, used as an office

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deposition (noun)

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a formal, usually written, statement to be used as evidence

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anteroom (noun)

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waiting room

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plaintiff (noun)

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a person who brings a case against another in court

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befuddle (verb)

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to make someone unable to think clearly; to confuse

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confound (verb)

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to cause surprise or confusion

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lecher (noun)

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adulterer; unfaithful husband or wife

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prodigious (adjective)

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impressively great in size, extent, or degree

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perjury (noun)

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the offense of willingly telling lies in court after taking an oath

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denounce (verb)

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publicly declare to be wrong or evil

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afflicted (verb)

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to cause pain or suffering to

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faction (noun)

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a small organized group within a larger group, especially in politics

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excommunication (noun)

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the action of officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church

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disputation (noun)

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debate or argument

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reprieve (verb)

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to cancel or postpone a punishment, especially when the punishment is death

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indictment (noun)

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a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

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conspire (verb)

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to make secret plans to commit an unlawful or harmful act

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beguile (verb)

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to trick someone into doing something

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penitence (noun)

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the act of feeling or showing regret or remorse for having done wrong

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