The Crucible Act 2 Quiz

What has happened in the 8 days that have elapsed between Acts 1 and 2?

What has happened in the 8 days that have elapsed between Acts 1 and 2?

There are 14 people in jail. They have set up a court from people in Boston. People are getting more and more suspicious.

Explain the conflict that exists btw Elizabeth and John Proctor and the particular reason for Elizabeth;s becoming angry in this scene.

Elizabeth knows about the affair. John lied to her about seeing Abby alone. This angers her

What is your opinion of John Proctor's reaction to his wife's coldness?

He is not being very fair. He can't not expect Elizabeth to be upset when she figures out he has been cheating on her.

Why was Mary Warren away from her duties at the Proctors?

She was in court.

Why was Sarah Good found guilty of witchcraft?

She confessed. She couldn't recite the 10 commandments, and "put a curse" on Mary Warren.

What kind of ''blackmail'' does Mary use on Elizabeth?

Mary says that Elizabeth was mentioned in the court.

Who might cry out against Elizabeth? Why?

Abby. If Elizabeth is gone, it opens to door for Abby to continue the affair with John, ELizabeth's husband.

Why might it be dangerous for someone to call out against Elizabeth but not against Good or Osborne?

Elizabeth is John Proctor's wife. He will not let anything happen to her. Goody Good and Goody Obsorne do not have good reputations. Goody Good sleeps in ditches, and Goody Osborne midwifed 3 of Mrs. Putnams ill-fated births. Many have grudges against them. They are not well liked.

What are some of the facts Rev. Hale finds suspicious about Proctor, which the court will later hold against him?

He says that John has not come to church often lately. But the really telling moment is when he is asked to recite the 10 commandments, and he forgets adultery, which is ironic.

What does Proctor mean when he says a man may pray to God without golden candlesticks upon the altar?

John is referring to Reverend Parris' greedy nature

Who is Cheever and why has he come to Proctor's house?

To arrest Elizabeth and to search the house for any poppets.

What part does a poppet play in the action? How does Abigail use the poppet to achieve her own ends?

The poppet almost acts as voodoo, Abigail stabbed herself and blamed it on Elizabeth because she knew the poppet had a needle in the stomach.

What does proctor want Mary Warren to do? What will Abigail do to avenge herself ?

Proctor wants to Marry Warren to confess. Abigail will make things up and turn on Mary.

What is the allusion to Pontius Pilate? Why does Proctor call Hale this?

In the Bible, when Christ is brought before the courts, Pontius Pilate is in charge. Pontius questions Christ and finds nothing wrong; he feels that Christ is innocent, and has no reason to be arrested. Reverend Hale can tell that the witch claims are false but he does what the people want.