1. Who is Mary Warren and why has she been to court?
2. What did Mary Warren make for Elizabeth Proctor in court? How does this gesture eventually impact Elizabeth?
3. Why does Elizabeth Proctor encourage her husband to go to the court?
4. Why is John Proctor reluctant to go to the court?
5. List the three most important rising action events; justify your response.
6. Does Reverend Hale’s arrival at the Proctor home represent a genuine concern or an ignorant understanding?
7. How has Abigail Williams claimed that Elizabeth Proctor has harmed her?
8. What is Giles Corey upset about?
9. Who is Rebecca Nurse? Why has she been accused of being a witch?
10. What personal struggle does John and Elizabeth Proctor have? What commandment does John Proctor forget when he is being questioned by Reverend Hale? Why is Elizabeth Proctor accused of being a witch?