1) The producers of the movie, unlike the play, decided to show you the girls and Tituba dancing in the forest - Why? What does Abby do right after she whispers in Tituba's ear? Why is this significant to the story? 2) Why have the producers decided to give Dr. Griggs a chance to speak lines and interact with the other characters? 3) Why are the Putnams shown in their buggy? What is their attitude toward the less fortunate? 4) Describe Abby's interaction with John behind the house. How does John's temperament change when they meet in the woods later in the movie? 5) Why did the producers and director decide to have the girls run outside to the water during the climactic moments of Act Three? What is significant about John Proctor's pose during that scene? 6) Why does Abby claim that Reverend Hale's wife is involved in witchcraft hysteria? 7) Which characters from the movie fit your visual interpretation after you read the play during class? Which ones were quite different? Explain 8) Was the actual whipping of Tituba in the movie more effective than just the threats in the play version? Why or why not? 9) Did the visual components (setting, props, costumes, etc...) add or detract to the movie's success? Defend your choice. 10) Which do you prefer - the movie or the play? Defend.