10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What event at the beginning of the play sets off the witch trial accusations?
2. Why does Abigail Williams begin accusing others of witchcraft?
3. What logical trap does the Salem court create that makes it nearly impossible for the accused to survive?
4. How does John Proctor's plan to discredit Abigail backfire?
5. What does John Proctor do after signing his written confession in jail?
6. Which character is the first person accused of witchcraft and the first to confess?
7. What does Elizabeth Proctor's refusal to beg John to reconsider his decision reveal about her character?
8. How does Reverend Hale's role in the play change from the beginning to the end?
9. What does the play suggest about how personal grudges and private sins become weapons in the witch trials?
10. What does Deputy Governor Danforth's refusal to stop the trials reveal about his character and motivations?
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