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.

Act 1, Question 1

Which character or characters arouse your sympathy the most? Give reasons for your answer.

Act 1, Question 2

What is the overall atmosphere or mood of Act 1? What techniques does Miller use to create this atmosphere?

Act 1, Question 3

Is Miller’s portrayal of teenage girls and their behavior believable? Why or why not?

Act 2, Question 1

What is your opinion of Hale’s questions to the Proctors? Do his methods of uncovering the devil’s work seem valid to you? Explain.

Act 2, Question 2

How do the lies that are spoken and the truth that is revealed in Act 2 compare with those of Act 1? How might truths and lies relate to the development of the play’s theme?