Act 3, Question 1

What would you identify as the key conflict of Act 3? Why? Do you consider this struggle the most important conflict of the play so far? Explain.

Act 3, Question 2

Which character or characters are undergoing a test at this point? Explain.

Act 4, Question 1

What message do you think Miller was trying to give about the witch trials by his portrayal of Salem in Act 4? Explain.

Act 4, Question 2

Which characters in this play are static (unchanging) and which are dynamic (capable of growth)? How do you know?

Act 4, Question 3

Which character or characters do you identify with most? Why?

Act 4, Question 4

What do you think makes this play so universally popular? Explain.

Act 4, Question 5

Think of one question to ask a certain character – a deep question. Write the character’s name and the question. Explain why you want to know this.