The Crucible- unit test review

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

Tituba

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

Abigail Williams

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

Mary Warren

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

Ann Putnam

sick after night in the forest, daughter of Rev Parris

Betty Parris

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

Rebecca Nurse

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

Giles Corey

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

Reverend Hale

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

Rev Parris

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

John Proctor

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.

Deputy Governor Danforth

when the opposite of what you expect to happen, happens

What is irony?

A combination of religion and government

What is a theocracy?

When a large group reacts without thinking logically.

What is mass hysteria?

a severe test or trial

What is a crucible?

Salem, Massachusetts 1692

What is the setting for The Crucible?

Arthur Miller

Who is the author of The Crucible?

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

What was McCarthyism?

religious freedom

Why did the Puritans come to America?

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.

How was the author of the play involved with McCarthyism?

Their religion (the Bible)

What did the Puritans base all of their beliefs on?

Betty Parris and Ruth Putnam

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

seven

How many children had the Putnams lost at birth?

adultery

Which of the Ten Commandments does Proctor forget?

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

How does Rev. Hale change as the proceedings progress?

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

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

The insight to human life given in a work

What is the definition of theme?

Guilt, sacrifice, hysteria, selfishness, revenge

What 5 themes are evident in the play?

Parris to Abigail.

"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 Thomas/Mr Putnam

"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."

Abigail to Mary Warren, Betty, and Mercy

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

Proctor to Abigail

"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."

Danforth to Parris and Hale

"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)

Rev Hale

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

Hale to Elizabeth

"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."

Giles Corey

"More weight"

Elizabeth to Hale

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

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

What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about?

His reputation as a minister and material possessions.

What is Parris' main concern about the witchcraft?

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

Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?

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

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

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 threat does Abigail make to the other girls?

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

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

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

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

Theocracy

What type of government do the Puritans follow?

It is tense; they are not getting along very well

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

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

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

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

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

The court

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

A poppet (rag doll)

What gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth?

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

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

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

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

She is safe until the baby is born.

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

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

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

Recite his Ten Commandments

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

He forgets adultry

What mistake does John make when reciting his Commandments?

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

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

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

What is Rebecca Nurse 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).

What is Martha Corey accused of and by whom?

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

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

Abby accused Elizabeth.

Who accused Elizabeth?

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

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

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

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

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

Why doesn't Mary want to go against Abby?

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

What is the definition of irony?

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

What is the definition of mass hysteria?

*Answers will vary

What is an example of irony, from Act 2?

*Answers will vary

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

Three months after Act 3 in the Salem jail

What is the setting for the beginning of Act 4?

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

What is Tituba doing at the beginning of Act 4?

She stole Parris' money and ran away.

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

Someone threw a dagger at him.

Why does Parris feel that his life is in danger?

12

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

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

Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?

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

Why has Reverend Hale returned to Salem at the end?

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

Why does Hale feel guilty?

He says he has "blood on his head"

How do you know that Hale feels guilty?

John

Who has been kept in the dungeons?

John, Rebecca, Martha

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

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

Does Rebecca Nurse confess to witchcraft?

He is pressed to death

What has happened to Giles Corey?

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

Why was Giles pressed to death?

"More weight"

What were Giles' dying words?

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

Why does John finally admit to witchcraft?

His confession

What do they want John to sign?

He rips it up

What does John finally do with 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.

Why does John tear up his confession?

He is executed by hanging

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

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

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

Elizabeth

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

Reverend Hale

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

Giles, John, Rebecca, Martha

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

John Proctor

"God is dead!"

Mary Warren

"You're the Devil's Man!"

Rebecca Nurse

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

Giles Corey

"More weight."

Beverly

Where is Reverend Hale from?

Salem jail three months later

What is the setting for Act 4

Andover

In what town did they overthrow the court?