Analyzing John and Elizabeth's Quarrel in The Crucible

In Act Two of 'The Crucible', John Proctor returns home to find Elizabeth still troubled by his affair with Abigail. They discuss the ongoing witch trials, where 14 people have been arrested. Elizabeth urges John to reveal Abigail's deceit. Mary Warren, their servant, returns from court with news that 39 women are now accused, including Elizabeth. The trials are driven by fear and baseless accusations, paralleling the tension in John and Elizabeth's marriage. The trials create a cycle of fear, with accusations based on preconceived notions, leading to a society where dissent is equated with devil worship.

What does John Proctor do when he returns home?

• He goes to bed.

• He talks to Elizabeth about safe topics.

• He prepares dinner.

• He starts a fire.

Why does John think Elizabeth is depressed?

• Because of the witch trials.

• Because of his affair with Abigail.

• Because of financial problems.

• Because of their children.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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How many people does Elizabeth mention have been arrested for witchcraft?

• 10

• 14

• 25

• 20

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Elizabeth want John to tell Ezekiel Cheever?

• That Abigail is lying.

• That the girls were dancing.

• That he is innocent.

• That he loves Elizabeth.

What does Mary Warren bring to Elizabeth?

• A book.

• A necklace.

• A letter.

• A poppet.

Why was Goody Osburn sentenced to hang?

• She couldn't recite the Ten Commandments.

• She tried to escape.

• She was caught dancing.

• She confessed to witchcraft.

Who accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch?

• Mary Warren

• Abigail

• Ezekiel Cheever

• Goody Osburn

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What are the two main issues in this segment of Act Two?

• John's affair and the witch trials.

• Financial problems and the witch trials.

• The witch trials and political issues.

• John's affair and financial problems.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

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What do the Proctors' arguments parallel?

• The town's financial issues.

• The witch trials.

• Religious sermons.

• Political debates.

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CCSS.RL.7.6

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What fuels the witch trials according to the narrator?

• Political power.

• Religious beliefs.

• Financial greed.

• Fear and baseless assumptions.