The Crucible Acts 1&2

Front

Where does the beginning of Act 2 take place?

Back

The Proctor's House

Front

Who is Rebecca Nurse?

Back

A respected elder who thinks the girls are in a 'silly season'.

Front

What does Elizabeth want John to do that makes him mad?

Back

Go to Ezekial Cheever and tell him that Abby confessed the witchcraft is a lie.

Front

Who says, 'Is the accuser always holy now? Were they born this morning as clean as God's fingers... We are what we always were in Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom.'?

Back

Proctor

Front

What does John Proctor imply by calling Hale 'Pontius Pilate'?

Back

Hale is guilty of doing injustice by doing nothing.

Front

What is the significance of the Proctor's House in Act 2?

Back

It serves as a setting for the development of John and Elizabeth Proctor's relationship and the tension surrounding the witch trials.

Front

What role does Reverend Hale play in the story?

Back

He is a minister who initially supports the witch trials but later questions their validity.

Front

What does Elizabeth Proctor symbolize in the play?

Back

She symbolizes morality and the struggle for truth amidst the chaos of the witch trials.

Front

How does the theme of reputation manifest in Act 2?

Back

Characters are concerned about their reputations, influencing their actions and decisions.

Front

What is the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams?

Back

They had an affair, which complicates the events of the witch trials.