Lesson 2: The Crucible

Put these events in order according to the structure of the play.

Evidence of Proctor’s opposition to Parris
The arrest of Elizabeth Proctor
Salem; 1692; Puritanism
Proctor’s tearing up the confession
Mary’s denouncement of Proctor
Proctor’s conversation with Abigail in Parris’s home
Introduction of Parris and Putnams
John’s public admission of his affair with Abigail
The initial crying out of names
Hale’s arrival with knowledge about spirits
Two girls have strange afflictions or illnesses
Proctor’s execution
Proctor’s signing of the confession
Abigail and other girls have been dancing in the forest and conjuring spirits
Elizabeth’s lie to protect John’s reputation
Abby’s dramatic vision of Mary’s spirit attacking