Crucible Act II

What is the significance of the scene between Elizabeth and John Proctor? What does it reveal about their relationship and about their characters?

• The scene reveals the strained nature of their relationship due to John's affair.

• The scene reveals that Elizabeth is actually a witch and has been manipulating John all along.
• The scene shows that John is actually in love with Abigail and is only staying with Elizabeth out of obligation.
• The scene is completely irrelevant to the plot and serves no purpose in the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Explain Elizabeth’s statement: “John, if it were not Abigail that you must go to hurt, would you falter now? I think not?”

• Elizabeth is suggesting that John has feelings for Abigail and that is why he is hesitating to hurt her.
• Elizabeth is suggesting that John wishes he could hire Abigail again, and that is why he is doesn't want her reputation ruined.

• Elizabeth is accusing John of being a coward and not having the courage to hurt Abigail.
• Elizabeth is implying that John is not capable of hurting anyone except Abigail.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the gift Mary Warren gives to Elizabeth?

• necklace
• flower
• poppet
• book

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Mary Warren tells Proctor that those accused will not hang if they do something – what is it they must do?

• Confess to witchcraft
• Pay a fine
• Leave the village
• Deny the accusations

Explain why Mary Warren thinks Elizabeth should speak civilly to her.

• Mary is Elizabeth's daughter, and strong family relationships are important.

• Mary is a good servant, and always does her work.

• Mary protected her in court, and could easily have her accused.

• Mary already accused Elizabeth of witchcraft, and she was sentenced to hang.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• To deliver a sermon on repentance
• To investigate the accusations of witchcraft
• To offer spiritual guidance
• To collect donations for the church

What does Proctor tell Hale about why the children were ill? How does he claim to know?

• He says the girls aren't bewitched, but injured. He claims to know because the children were playing a game and Betty got injured.

• He says the girls aren't bewitched, but have a common illness. He claims to know because the children ate spoiled food and got sick.

• He says the girls are faking it. He claims to know because the children were pretending to be sick to skip school.

• He says the girls are faking it. He claims to know because Abby told him.

What is the point of the discussion between Hale and the Proctors about whether or not they believe in witches?

• To determine if they believe in the teachings against witches in the Bible, to prove how good of Christians they are

• To exchange recipes for potions and spells, to see if he can use the info to help the girls

• To plan a witch-hunting expedition, to get their support to seek out the witches in Salem

How do these pieces of evidence reflect on the Proctor family?

Groups:

(a) Positive

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(b) Negative

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(c) Neutral

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(d) Hale didn't ask about it

• Abigail used to be the Proctor's servant

• John's job is a farmer

• John has been to church 26 times in 17 months

• John believes you can pray just as well at home

• Only two of their sons are baptized

• The Proctors have a hard time believing Rebecca is a witch

• The Proctors don't believe in witches

• John can name 9 of 10 Commandments

• John nailed the roof and hung the door on the church

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the Ten Commandments does Proctor forget?

• Thou shalt not bear false witness
• Thou shalt not steal
• Thou shalt not commit adultery
• Thou shalt not covet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10