Why has Reverend Parris sent a doctor as thw play begins?
Betty isn't waking up because of an unexpected illness
What does Parris question his neice Abigail about?
Her involvement witht thw ritual he witnessed in the forest
What does Parris see in the woods the previous night?
dancing, chicken blood, naked girls, a removed dress, chanting, & a brewing kettle
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed be the Proctors?
they wanted her to work like a slave; Mrs. Proctor hated her
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Abby drank blood as a charm to kill Goody Proctor (because she was "in love" with Mr. Proctor)
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
She will kill them in their sleep
What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it?
they had an affair; Abigail whats the affair to continue, John wants it to stay ended
How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
He thinks Parris is overzealous; preaches hell fire "hellfire and brimstone" Greedy by wanting deed to parsonage
What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thoman Putnam?
A peice of land with timber on it; both claimed ownership
What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
That his wife reads strange books and when she does, he can't pray; when she stops reading, he can pray
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who doe she blame? What proof does she offer?
She blames Tituba; Tituba "made" her drink blood
What ultimatum is Tituba given?
To confess ro witchcraft or be whipped to death
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Goody Good and Goody Osburn
Why does Abogail start accusing people at this point?
She realized that if she accused others, the blame would be taken off of herself
Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?
To get the blame off of her
