Test Review for The Crucible and Related Themes

These flashcards cover key concepts and questions from the notes related to 'The Crucible' and other literary works discussed in the class.

What excuse does Abigail give Reverend Paris for Betty's coma-like state?

Abigail claims that Betty fainted when Paris surprised them.

What shows Reverend Paris is more worried about his reputation than his daughter?

He mentions how he took a long time to build his reputation and acts as if his enemies will use this situation against him.

Why does Ruth Putnam's mother blame the devil for Ruth's condition?

Because Ruth had lost seven of her children.

How does Abigail take control of the other girls?

By violently threatening them.

Who is Rebecca Nurse and what is her opinion about the situation?

She is a wise elder who thinks the children are just being silly.

What example shows that the town is not peaceful?

The constant arguments and land disputes among neighbors.

How does Giles Corey accidentally accuse his wife of witchcraft?

He is unable to recite his prayers while she is reading strange books.

What is an important fact about Reverend Hale that he does not know about Giles Corey?

Giles just started getting into church at the age of 80.

What supposedly jumped in the kettle in the woods?

A frog.

Why is it easy for Abigail to accuse Tituba of witchcraft?

Because Tituba is a slave.

Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?

She confesses to avoid death.

Why is Kitty Osborne's name important to the Putnams?

She was their midwife who delivered Ann Putnam's dead babies.

Why is it helpful for Abigail and Betty to start naming names at this point?

To shift blame onto others, gaining power and avoiding punishment.

How are the girls now viewed in town after the accusations?

They are viewed as heroes.

Where does Act Two take place, and how many days later?

Proctor's house, eight days later.

What lie does Proctor tell Elizabeth?

That he wasn’t alone with Abigail.

What commandment does Proctor forget?

Thou shalt not commit adultery.

What are Rebecca Nurse and Martha Corey charged with?

Witchcraft; Martha for bewitching pigs and Rebecca for cursing Putnam's babies.

What is the significance of the church becoming a courthouse?

It is ironic because the church, meant for forgiveness, becomes a place of accusations.

What does Proctor mean when he says they are all naked?

That everyone is confessing, and their truths will be exposed.

Why does Proctor refuse the deal from Danforth?

Because he feels he cannot sell out his friends.

What proof does the court demand from Mary Warren?

That she can faint on command.

What happens to the people who signed Proctor's petition?

They are arrested.

What does Proctor finally confess to in court?

His affair with Abigail.

What does Abigail do to Mary Warren to defend herself?

She mimics her and pretends a yellow bird is attacking her.

What does Proctor accuse Abigail of doing in Salem?

Putting the town above God by using witchcraft.

What do the trees in Tom Walker's story represent?

Souls.

What does the devil want Tom Walker to be at first?

A slave trader.

What do the vultures represent in Pecos Bill's story?

Death and decay.

What happens to John Henry at the end of the race?

He wins the race, but his heart bursts from the effort.