The Crucible- unit test review

Tituba

Parris' slave (from Barbados),conjures spirits with girls in the woods

Abigail Williams

Reverend Parris' niece, liar, accuses Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft, wants John Proctor

Mary Warren

the Proctors' current servant, one of the girls in the woods, accuses John Proctor

Ann Putnam

Ruth's mother, lost seven children, accuses Rebecca Nurse of Murder

Betty Parris

sick after night in the forest, daughter of Rev Parris

Rebecca Nurse

Francis Nurse's wife. Rebecca is a wise, sensible, and upright woman, Elizabeth Proctor Wife of John Proctor. She is a decent and honest woman

Giles Corey

An elderly but feisty farmer in Salem, friends with John Proctor

Reverend Hale

an expert on "demonic arts" from Beverly who tries to save John Proctor

Rev Parris

The minister of Salem's church. Reverend Parris is a paranoid, selfish and power-hungry. Many of the townsfolk, especially John Proctor, dislike him.

John Proctor

Farmer, 30's, Elizabeth Proctor's husband. Good man who hates hypocrites. He has a hidden sin—his affair with Abigail Williams.

Deputy Governor Danforth

A special judge serving in the Salem court during the witch trials. He signs the death sentences for those individuals who refuse to confess their crimes. He refuses to delay any execution for fear that he will appear weak. Strict and unyielding.

What is irony?

when the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens

What is a theocracy?

A combination of religion and government

What is mass hysteria?

When a large group reacts without thinking logically.

What is a crucible?

a severe test or trial

What is the setting for The Crucible?

Salem, Massachusetts 1692

Who is the author of The Crucible?

Arthur Miller

What was McCarthyism?

the practice of making accusations of Communism without proper evidence (1950s)

Why did the Puritans come to America?

religious freedom

How was the author of the play involved with McCarthyism?

He was accused of being a communist and called before the House unAmerican Activities Committee. He refused to answer their questions on principle and was sentenced to jail.

What did the Puritans base all of their beliefs on?

Their religion (the Bible)

What two girls were sick at the beginning of the play?

Betty Parris and Ruth Putnam

How many children had the Putnams lost at birth?

seven

Which of the Ten Commandments does Proctor forget?

adultery

How does Rev. Hale change as the proceedings progress?

He originally believed the girls, but he comes to realize they were lying, and he tries to save the accused.

What were Abigail's motives for "crying witchcraft"?

Get out of trouble, be in a position to accuse others, get attention

What is the definition of theme?

The insight to human life given in a work

What 5 themes are evident in the play?

Guilt, sacrifice, hysteria, selfishness, revenge

"I have fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people to me..."

Parris to Abigail.

"Your name in the town - is entirely white, is it not?"

Parris to Abigail

"I pray you, leap not to witchcraft. I know that you - you least of all, Thomas would ever wish so disastrous a charge laid upon me. We cannot leap to witchcraft They will howl me out of Salem for such corruption in my house."

Parris to Thomas/Mr Putnam

"Now look you. All of you. We danced...I can make you wish you had never seen the sun go down."

Abigail to Mary Warren, Betty, and Mercy

"I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind...We never touched."

Proctor to Abigail

"I will not receive a single plea for pardon or postponement. Them that will not confess will hang. Twelve are already executed, and the the village expects to see them die this morning. Postponement now speaks a floundering on my part; reprieve or pardon must cast doubt upon them that have died till now." (pg. 1158)

Danforth to Parris and Hale

'There is blood on my head! Can you not see the blood on my head!!!" (pg. 1159)

Rev Hale

"Beware - Cleave to no faith when faith brings blood... Life, woman, life is God's most precious gift; no principle, however glorious, may justify the taking of it."

Hale to Elizabeth

"More weight"

Giles Corey

"He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him."

Elizabeth to Hale

What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about?

If her name in the village is "white" - meaning, is her reputation good.

What is Parris' main concern about the witchcraft?

His reputation as a minister and material possessions.

Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?

She has lost 7 children in childbirth and wants to know who is "killing" her babies.

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

Betty reveals that Abigail drank blood as a charm to kill Elizabeth.

What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?

She threatens to "...come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you." In other words, she threatens to hurt them physically if they tell.

What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do they feel about it now?

They had an affair when she worked at the Proctors'. John has put a stop to it, but Abigail still pursues him.

Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point (end of Act 1)?

To save herself by "confessing"; to get attention; to be able to accuse other people.

What type of government do the Puritans follow?

Theocracy

What does the opening scene reveal about the relationship between John and Elizabeth?

It is tense; they are not getting along very well

Why is John hesitant to tell the court what Abby said about the witchcraft?

He thinks they will not believe him; she told him when they were alone.

Why is Elizabeth upset with John near the beginning of Act 2?

He was alone with Abby and didn't tell her.

When Mary arrives back to the Proctors, where does she tell them she has been all day?

The court

What gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth?

A poppet (rag doll)

What information does Mary provide about the trials (to John and Elizabeth)?

There are 4 judges from Boston; the girls are "helping" at court.

What is the choice the accused are given when they are arrested?

Confess to witchcraft and live, or refuse to confess and die by hanging.

What happens to an accused woman if she is found guilty but she is pregnant?

She is safe until the baby is born.

Why does Reverend Hale come to the Proctor's home?

To investigate the "christian character" of the house because Elizabeth's name has been mentioned.

What does Hale ask John to do to prove he is a good Christian?

Recite his Ten Commandments

What mistake does John make when reciting his Commandments?

He forgets adultry

What does John tell Reverend Hale about why the girls were ill?

He says it was not witchcraft and the girls are lying.

What is Rebecca Nurse accused of and by whom?

She is accused of the supernatural murder of the Putnam babies (by Mrs. Putnam).

What is Martha Corey accused of and by whom?

She is accused of using her books to put a spell on Mr. Walcott so that his pigs would die (by Mr. Walcott).

Why is Elizabeth arrested (or what is she accused of)?

She is arrested for sending her spirit out to try to stab and kill Abby (through the use of a poppet).

Who accused Elizabeth?

Abby accused Elizabeth.

What is the "proof" they have of Elizabeth's guilt?

The "proof" of Elizabeth's guilt is the poppet with the needle in the stomach.

What does John want Mary to do, after Elizabeth is arrested?

John wants Mary to go to court to tell the truth about Abby and the poppet.

Why doesn't Mary want to go against Abby?

Mary does not want to go against Abby because she is afraid of her.

What is the definition of irony?

When the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens.

What is the definition of mass hysteria?

When a large group of people reacts without thinking logically (actions based on emotions)

What is an example of irony, from Act 2?

*Answers will vary

What is an example of mass hysteria from Acts one or two?

*Answers will vary

What is the setting for the beginning of Act 4?

Three months after Act 3 in the Salem jail

What is Tituba doing at the beginning of Act 4?

She is carrying on with Sarah Good and talking about the devil.

At the beginning of Act 4, what have we learned that Abby has done?

She stole Parris' money and ran away.

Why does Parris feel that his life is in danger?

Someone threw a dagger at him.

According to Danforth, how many people have already been hanged (in Act 4)?

12

Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?

He is worried about his own and the court's reputation.

Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem at the end?

He is trying to save the people who are sentences to die.

Why does Hale feel guilty?

He feels guilty because he believed the girls at the beginning and said it was witchcraft.

How do you know that Hale feels guilty?

He says he has "blood on his head"

Who has been kept in the dungeons?

John

Who is going to be hanged when the sun rises (3 people)?

John, Rebecca, Martha

Does Rebecca Nurse confess to witchcraft?

No; she stands firm in her decision to be a righteous woman

What has happened to Giles Corey?

He is pressed to death

Why was Giles pressed to death?

He refused to say "aye" or "nay" to witchcraft

What were Giles' dying words?

"More weight"

Why does John finally admit to witchcraft?

He does not feel like he is good enough to hang with the others.

What do they want John to sign?

His confession

What does John finally do with his confession?

He rips it up

Why does John tear up his confession?

He doesn't want to be known as a witch; doesn't want to dishonor the other prisoner's decisions; and he wants his family to be proud.

What happens to John Proctor at the end of the play?

He is executed by hanging

Why do you think Elizabeth refused to try to change John's mind at the end?

She knew that he had made peace with his decision and that should she not be the one to change his mind

Who says "He have his goodness now, God forbid I take it from him"?

Elizabeth

Who says "Life woman. Life is God's most precious gift!"?

Reverend Hale

By the end of the play, what four people have died?

Giles, John, Rebecca, Martha

"God is dead!"

John Proctor

"You're the Devil's Man!"

Mary Warren

''There is prodigious danger in the seeking of loose spirits. I fear it, I fear it.''

Rebecca Nurse

"More weight."

Giles Corey

Where is Reverend Hale from?

Beverly

What is the setting for Act 4

Salem jail three months later

In what town did they overthrow the court?

Andover