act 2 crucible

Where does Elizabeth want John to go, and what does she want him to do there?

She wants him to go to Salem and tell the court that Abigail admitted the girls' behavior had nothing to do with witchcraft.

What is John's response to her prodding?

He hesitates because he is reluctant to get involved and worries he cannot easily prove what Abigail told him since they were alone.

What gift did Mary give Elizabeth?

A hand-sewn rag doll (poppet) that she made while sitting in court.

What was the "evidence" against Sarah Good?

She could not recite the Ten Commandments in court, mumbled when turned away after begging for food, and confessed to save herself.

Why doesn't Proctor want Mary to go back to court?

He views the court as unjust and hysterical, and he believes it is improper for his servant to neglect her household duties to participate.

Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?

Elizabeth knows about the affair and realizes Abigail wants to take her place as John's wife.

Why did Hale come to Proctor's house?

He came independently to test the Christian character of the household after Elizabeth's name was mentioned in court.

What things are "suspicious" about Proctor and his family?

He rarely attends church, his youngest son is not baptized, and he initially stumbles when asked to recite the Ten Commandments (forgetting adultery).

Hale asks Elizabeth if she believes in witches. What is her reply?

She states that if she is accused of being one despite living a good life, then she cannot believe witches exist.

On what charge(s) was Rebecca Nurse arrested?

She was accused of the supernatural murder of Ann Putnam's babies.

Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house?

He comes with a warrant to search the premises and arrest Elizabeth Proctor.

Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet."

Mary left a needle stuck in the belly of the doll for safekeeping; Abigail later pulled a needle out of her own stomach in court to accuse Elizabeth's spirit of stabbing her.

What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby?

Abigail will reveal their affair to the public, ruining his public reputation with a charge of lechery.

Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll?

She is terrified that Abigail and the other girls will turn on her and accuse her of witchcraft.