Midterm Flashcards
Where does Act 1 take place?
In the upper room of reverend parris’ house; Salem Massachusetts
List 3 lies Abby tells in this Act
- All they did was dance
- She lied about why she was fired
- they weren’t conjuring spirits
Who is the Wealthiest man in the village? What does his attitude towards the others seem to be?
Thomas Putnam; He was bitter, vindictive, and held grudges
Which couple had buried 7 or 7 babies after birth?
Arin and Thomas Putnam
Which 2 girls will not wake?
Ruth and Betty
Who is the manipulative, threatening leader of the girls?
Abigail
Who is a farmer in his mid 30’s that cheats on his wife?
John Proctor
What do you know about Mary Warren so far?
snuck out, went to the woods, warned Betty, and worked for Paris
What hints are there that Abby and John had an affair?
She seems him at the window, and she talks about how Goody Proctor dismissed her
Why cant Betty listen to the Church Hymns
she thinks shes a witch/ possessed
What are the issues between the Putnams and the nurses?
there was a land dispute
Who is in their mid 40’s who has very little good to be said about them and is obsessed with hell. He is also narcissistic and cares about what people think.
Reverend Parris
What do Giles Corey, John Proctor, and Thomas Putnam argue about?
About Parris’ salary and land
How would you describe Reverend Hale’s attitude when first arriving in Salem? What evidence indicated this attitude?
super confident in his knowledge; he already found a witch in someone else ( Beverley)
What does Giles talk to Reverend Hale about? What problem might this conversation cause later?
Giles talks to Hale about his wife reading at night and that she hides them
Whom does Abigail accuse of leading the girls in conjuring spirits?
Tituba
Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?
SO she can be cleansed and not killed?
Why are Sarah Good and Sarah Osburn easy targets of witchcraft accusations?
the lack social standing
Reread Tituba’s outburst towards the end of this act where she claims the Devil tried to control her (starting with “He say Mr.Parries must be kill!”) What can you infer by her remarks?
that she is either lying or that the Devil wants Parris killed
Why does Abigail and Betty join Tituba in accusing people of witchcraft when Abby has denied it up to this point and Betty has been silent?
to turn the blame of themselves
What indications are there so far that John Proctor is not the typical Puritan man?
He cheated and hes unforgiving
Looking back over the events of Act 1, what does Reverend Parris eem most afraid of?
His reputation would be tarnished and he would lose his parish
Where does Act 2 take place?
8 days later, proctor’s house
describe John and Elizabeth’s current relationship
there is tension between them and they act formal with each other; they have small talk of the weather and the food they are eating
How has Mary Warren changed?
She stands up to Goody and thinks higher of herself
Why does Elizabeth want John to go to town quickly
to expose abby for lying (she initially said it has nothing to do with witchcraft)
What does John slip up and say to Elizabeth that gets him in trouble?
that he was alone with Abby for a bit
What does it mean that Elizabeth’s “Justice would freeze beer”
its cold and impossible (will not accomplish anything, and will never happen)
What gift does Mary give Eilzabeth
a ragdoll
Mary tells Elizabeth that 39 women have been arrested. Then, she bursts out crying. Why is Mary upset?
Goody Osburn will be hanged
When Proctor threatens to whip Marry, what information does she provide about Elizabeth?
She was accused of being a witch in court, and Mary defended her
Why does Elizabeth think John talking to Abby will help?
He can say he lost feelings and won’t get together with so that she won’t go after Elizabeth