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24 Cards in this Set
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When the act begins, who is on the stand, and what is she accused? |
Martha Corey is accused of reading fortunes. |
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Who bursts into court? Why? |
Giles Corey. He has evidence that will free his wife. |
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What does Mary Warren tell the court? |
That the witching was all pretend. |
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What does Cheever say that Procter did when they came to arrest Elizabeth Procter? |
Cheever tore up the warrant.
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What do we learn about Elizabeth Procter? |
She says shes pregnant.
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How many people signed the deposition? Who are the people that signed and to what are they testifying? Can I get a witness? |
91 people signed. they were the people of the community. They testified to the good nature of the 3 accused wives. |
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Why is Giles Corey arrested? |
He refuses to give up a single name.
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How many death warrents has Hale signed? |
he signed 72 |
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What do the men of the court want Mary warren to do on command? Why? |
Faint. |
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What does Proctor confess? |
He tattles on himself. He admits to his affair with Abigail. |
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What does Proctor say about his wife that eventually works against him? |
He says she never lies. |
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What do the girls pretend to see in the courtroom? |
A yellow bird. |
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What does Mary claim Proctor made her do? |
She said that he made her sign the Devil's book and overthrow the court. |
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What does Hale do at the end of the act? What happens? Why? |
he denounces the proceedings and quits the court. |
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An excess amount |
Abundant |
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A hand tool used to make holes |
Auger |
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A witness’s testimony given under oath |
Deposition |
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Shameless or arrogant behavior |
Effrontery |
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A way of walking charting like a horse |
Gait |
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Unable to be perceived |
Imperceptible |
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Unbelievably |
Incredulously |
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A person who brings a lawsuit against another |
Plaintiff |
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A room in church where sacred objects are kept |
Vestry |
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A room in church where sacred objects are kept |
Vestry |
