English III Questions (WILL BE ON THE TEST) from Study Guide Semester 1:

Hester Prynne's Reaction

She accepts her punishment with dignity and resilience.

Dimmesdale's Health

His health deteriorates due to guilt and secrecy.

Chillingworth's Motivation

Driven by revenge against Dimmesdale for betrayal.

Dimmesdale's Fate

He confesses and dies after revealing his sin.

Scaffold's Role

Symbolizes public shame and personal redemption.

Hester's Social Status

Initially shunned, later gains respect and independence.

Chillingworth's Fate

He dies a broken man, consumed by vengeance.

Hester After Dimmesdale's Death

She finds freedom and returns to her former home.

Cause of Witch Trials

Mass hysteria fueled by fear and personal vendettas.

Proctor's Internal Conflict

Struggles with guilt over his affair with Abigail.

Proctor's Action

He sacrifices himself to expose the truth.

Elizabeth Proctor's Response to being asked about John in court.

Denies knowledge of Proctor's affair to protect him.

Abigail Williams' Fate

She flees Salem after being accused of witchcraft, becomes an escort

Main Theme of The Crucible

The dangers of hysteria and the importance of integrity. (fear)