The crucible act 2 summary

Where does Elizabeth want John to go, and what does she want him to do there?

Salem, tell them that the girls are faking

What is John's response to her prodding?

Anger, says he will think about it

What gift did Mary give Elizabeth? (IMPORTANT)

a doll

What was the �evidence� against Goody Osburn?

She choked the girls with her spirit

Why doesn't Proctor want Mary to go back to court?

He just doesn't want to get involved

Why does Elizabeth think Abigail wants to kill her?

She wants to take her place

Why did Hale come to Proctor's house?

His wife suspected witchcraft. (he is trying to find signs and determine who is a witch.)

What things are �suspicious� about Proctor and his family?

Hardly ever goes to church and not baptized

Hale asks Elizabeth if she believes in witches. What is her reply?

She tells him that she doesn't believe in witches

On what charge was Rebecca Nurse arrested?

Murder of Goody Putnam's babies

Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house?

Cheever comes to arrest Elizabeth

Explain the significance of the needle in the �poppet.�

Abigail had accused Elizabeth of sticking a needle in her stomach through the use of a poppet (doll). Cheever asked to see the doll that was in Elizabeth's house. When he looked under the dress, there was a needle stuck in the stomach of the doll. Cheever

What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby?

She will tell them that they had an affair. (She will call him a lecher.)

Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll?

She doesn't want to testify because she is afraid of Abigail. She knows Abigail will �get her� if she goes against her