How did Abigail cause hysteria?
Within the space of one act, Abigail changes her story from “we were just dancing” to “Tituba sent her spirit on me and bewitched us”—and everyone buys it. Because Abigail wants John Proctor for herself, she gets Tituba to make her a potion to kill Goody Proctor.
Who was most responsible for the Salem witch hysteria?
Abigail Williams
What is wrong with the doll that Mary made for Elizabeth?
The authorities then come looking for a doll at the Proctor home and find the one that Mary Warren has brought into the house. The doll, it turns out, has needles stuck into its belly beneath the dress. This is taken as evidence against Elizabeth and she is taken to jail.
What does Mary Warren mean when she exclaims I saved her life today?
What does Mary Warren mean when she says,”I saved her life today!” ? Abigail has accused Elizabeth of witchcraft, but Mary claims that she has never seen any indication of it. That Abigail wants her dead so she can have John.
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby?
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby or tell everone she’s lying? She will tell that she and John Proctor had an affair. She will claim that she has seen him with the devil.
What does Abigail do when suspicion falls on her?
What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her? Abigail says there is a cold wind. The other girls join in and say that Mary is sending a shadow on them. What does John Proctor do to discredit her?
What information does Proctor use to discredit Abigail?
What information does Proctor use to discredit Abigail? He tells the court that she was a poor servant. He tells the court that Abigail made the poppet. He tells the court that he had an affair with Abigail.
How will John’s reputation be ruined if he tries to discredit Abigail in court?
What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby is that his reputation will be ruined and he committed of adultery. Why doesn’t Mary want to testify about the doll? Mary doesn’t want to testify about the doll because her friends will turn against her.
Which of John’s actions contradicts the idea that he is trying to be a good husband?
Which of John’s actions contradicts the idea that he is trying to be a good husband? He is abusive to the family’s servants. He is reluctant to go to town and tell the court what Abigail told him.
How does Elizabeth’s lie condemn her husband?
In Act 3, Elizabeth’s lie further incriminates her husband and causes the court to distrust Proctor’s veracity. Accordingly, when Elizabeth is brought before Danforth, she refuses to confess that her husband has committed the crime of lechery. However, Elizabeth makes the situation worse for her husband.
How does Elizabeth respond when she is asked why Elizabeth has been released from her service?
When asked why Abigail was released from her service, what did Elizabeth respond? Elizabeth said that she was dissatisfied of Abigail. When she was sick, she thought John fancied Abigail, but that John was NOT a lecher/cheater. John Proctor is put into jail for contempt of the court and suspicious activities.
Were does Elizabeth want John to go and what does she want him to do there?
Act II Review for Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where does Elizabeth want John to go, and what does she want him to do there? | She wants him to go into Salem to tell the authorities that the girls are lying. |
| What is John’s response to her prodding? | He is reluctant to go. |
| What gift did Mary give Elizabeth? | A poppet (a doll) |