English 30-1
The Crucible
Act I questions 1. Why is Parris bringing in Reverend Hale? (Two possible reasons) 2. Abigail seems dangerous – why? How? Be specific – use a quote. 3. What are John Proctor’s concerns? How does he see himself? Why? 4. How is Rebecca Nurse portrayed? What role might she be likely to play? 5. Why is the issue of Parris’ salary raised? Who raises the issue? 6. Why does Tituba confess? 7. What motivates the girls to “cry out”? What does this gain them? 8. What road to redemption is open to the girls? What are the consequences for the girls if they should take this path? 9. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act II questions 1. Describe John and Elizabeth’s relationship. Find quotes for support. 2. Why is Hale at the Proctor home? How do you see Hale - fair? corrupt? enigmatic? Supply a quote to support your position. 3. What relationship is there between the church and the court/state? How do you know this? What quote supports your view? 4. Why is Mary’s presence at the court significant? What are Mary’s motives? 5. What does the second scene add? (address conflict and character) 6. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act III questions 1. How does setting influence conflict? Think of all three acts to this point. 2. How do Danforth and Hathorne attempt to get Proctor to drop his charge that Mary Warren has lied to the court? Why do they attempt this? 3. Why is Giles charged with contempt? Why does Giles allow this? 4. How does Abigail exert her power over the girls (especially Mary)? 5. How and why does Hale change his opinions? Use quotes for proof. 6. What are the possible outcomes for Proctor and others regarding his revelation to the court? 7. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act IV questions 1. Why is Hale seeking confessions? What danger does this present
Act I questions 1. Why is Parris bringing in Reverend Hale? (Two possible reasons) 2. Abigail seems dangerous – why? How? Be specific – use a quote. 3. What are John Proctor’s concerns? How does he see himself? Why? 4. How is Rebecca Nurse portrayed? What role might she be likely to play? 5. Why is the issue of Parris’ salary raised? Who raises the issue? 6. Why does Tituba confess? 7. What motivates the girls to “cry out”? What does this gain them? 8. What road to redemption is open to the girls? What are the consequences for the girls if they should take this path? 9. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act II questions 1. Describe John and Elizabeth’s relationship. Find quotes for support. 2. Why is Hale at the Proctor home? How do you see Hale - fair? corrupt? enigmatic? Supply a quote to support your position. 3. What relationship is there between the church and the court/state? How do you know this? What quote supports your view? 4. Why is Mary’s presence at the court significant? What are Mary’s motives? 5. What does the second scene add? (address conflict and character) 6. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act III questions 1. How does setting influence conflict? Think of all three acts to this point. 2. How do Danforth and Hathorne attempt to get Proctor to drop his charge that Mary Warren has lied to the court? Why do they attempt this? 3. Why is Giles charged with contempt? Why does Giles allow this? 4. How does Abigail exert her power over the girls (especially Mary)? 5. How and why does Hale change his opinions? Use quotes for proof. 6. What are the possible outcomes for Proctor and others regarding his revelation to the court? 7. What themes are being addressed? What is being said about them?
Act IV questions 1. Why is Hale seeking confessions? What danger does this present