The Crucible Study Guide, Act II

1.	What is the source of tension in the Proctor household?

2.	What does Elizabeth fear about Abigail?

3.	What is the only way one accused of witchcraft can survive?

4.	How did Mary “save” Elizabeth’s life, but later cause her to be accused?

5.	According to Proctor, what concerns Reverend Parris more than his duty to God?

6.	Why does Hale come to visit the Proctors?

7.	Which commandment does Proctor forget?

8.	Explain: “ . . . Vengeance is walking Salem!”

9.	What happens to Elizabeth?

10.	Why does Proctor call Reverend Hale a coward? What is Hale’s response?

11.	What does Proctor demand of Mary Warren?

12.	What does Proctor decide he will have to do to prevent his wife from being hanged as a witch?