The Crucible Act II Review

What is the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor like at the beginning of Act 2 and why?

• pleasant, because they have reconciled and have no resentment towards one another

•              hostile, because they are waiting for a divorce to be finalized

• strained, because John wants forgiveness but Elizabeth still harbors suspicions

• indifferent, because they clearly no longer have any concern for each other’s feelings

Why will Goody Osburn be hanged?

• She has stood up to Abigail.

   

• She has incorrectly accused others of being witches.

• She confesses to being a witch.

• She won’t confess to being a witch.

What “proof” does Judge Hathorne consider valid testimony to the “fact” that Sarah Good is a witch?

• she was caught dancing in the woods

• she gave a cursed poppet to Elizabeth

• she cannot remember her 10 commandments

• she reads strange books at night

All of the following make John Proctor appear “bad” EXCEPT:

• he has openly criticized Reverend Parris

• one of his children is not baptized

• he hasn’t been attending church regularly

• he admits to valuing money above religion

Which commandment can John Proctor not recall?

• Murder
• Theft
• Lying
• Adultery

Of what crime has Rebecca Nurse been accused?

• Using witchcraft to kill babies

• Theft
• Drinking

• Assault

What has Abigail done with the poppet that Mary Warren gave to Elizabeth?

• Returned it to Mary Warren
• Used it as a voodoo doll to harm Elizabeth
• Framed Elizabeth for witchcraft
• Burned it as part of a ritual to curse Elizabeth

When Proctor says that “vengeance is walking Salem,” to what act of vengeance is he referring?

• Parris trying to get revenge on Giles Corey for taking some of his land

• Ruth trying to get revenge on people who have harmed her parents

• Betty trying to get revenge on Tituba for getting her to dance in the woods

• Abigail's accusation that Elizabeth's spirit stuck a needle in her

What does John Proctor think has drawn God’s “thundering wrath” down upon him?

• his cruelty towards Parris

• his inability to get Elizabeth to forgive him

• his affair with Abigail

• his refusal to attend church every week

According to Mary Warren, what will Abigail do if John accuses the girls of lying in their accusations of witchcraft?

 

• Abigail will accuse John of lechery (adultery)

• Abigail will leave town
• Abigail will admit to lying
• Abigail will apologize to John