2. Giles regrets telling Hale that his wife did something. What is it?
(a) That his wife reads books.
(b) That his wife goes missing after dinner.
(c) That his wife has been dancing.
(d) That his wife has been hiding dolls.

3. John Proctor tears something to pieces in Act 2. What is it?
(a) A love note from Abigail.
(b) The deed to Parris' house.
(c) The arrest warrant.
(d) The newspaper.

4. Why won't Danforth pardon the accused?
(a) He says he doesn't have the power.
(b) He says they must confess first.
(c) He says they are guilty and must die.
(d) He says it wouldn't be fair.

5. Mary gives Elizabeth a gift after spending all day at court. What is it?
(a) A candied apple.
(b) A stuffed bear.
(c) A gavel.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people are initially on trial for witchcraft?

2. The Proctors have a surprise visitor in Act 2. Who is it?

3. Why is Herrick acting strangely when he visits Tituba and Sarah Good?

4. Who denounces the court at the end of Act 3?

5. What is Martha Corey accused of?

Short Essay Questions

1. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?

2. When Parris visits the prison, he appears tired and stressed out. Why?

3. What is Giles' wife accused of when she is arrested for witchcraft?

4. Hale is suspicious of John Proctor's religious commitment. Why?

5. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

6. John Proctor brings a long list of witnesses to attest to the fact that his wife and others never associated with the devil. Why is this list not helpful?

7. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

8. The town of Salem isn't doing well. What are some examples of how bad things have gotten since the trials?

9. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?

10. Who is the only person that cares that John Proctor and Giles don't have lawyers? Why is he concerned?

(see the answer keys)

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