Salem Witch Trials Flashcard

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In what year do the Salem witch trials take place?

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1692

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Why does Abigail Williams live with Reverend Parris?

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She is an orphaned relative of his.

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Which of the following did NOT happen in the play? Reverend Parris left a business in Barbados to minister in Salem., Thomas Putnam later publicly apologized for his part in the hangings.

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Thomas Putnam later publicly apologized for his part in the hangings.

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Nearby town where people overthrew the courts due to witchcraft proceedings?

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Andover

Front

Which of the following people does NOT change during the play? Reverend Hale, Judge Danforth

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Judge Danforth

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Which of the following does NOT concern Reverend Parris?

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the townspeople’s opinion of him

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Which of the following statements is NOT true? Abigail stole money from Reverend Parris., Danforth became mayor of Salem because of the respect he gained.

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Danforth became mayor of Salem because of the respect he gained.

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Which action is the climax of the play?

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John Proctor rips his signed confession.

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Which of the following is an example of irony in the play?

• Abigail Williams leaves Salem on a ship bound for Boston.
• John Proctor forgets the commandment on adultery.

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John Proctor forgets the commandment on adultery.

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Judge Danforth refuses to pardon anyone. The only way he will pardon those convicted of witchery from hanging is to confess to witchcraft.

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