1. Why is Reverend Parris not liked very well by many of the people of Salem? Give at least two examples.
2. Give two examples of why Abigail, and the other girls, continue with the lie and accusing others of witchcraft.
3. Explain how communism and the witch trials are connected.
4. Why should we (the readers) not like Thomas Putnam and why should we have empathy for Ann Putnam?
5. How did Elizabeth Proctor take some responsibility for her husband having the affair with Abigail?
6. Two part question:
Who could have ended the trials when he/she had the chance to? Hint: John Proctor made this person come to court.
How could she have accomplished this?
7. How was Abigail able to escape Salem before something happened to her?
8. Why did John Proctor rip up his confession?
