Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? Why do Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth? Asked by Britny Ash W #799556 on 6/4/2018 2:50 AM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 6/4/2018 10:42 AM Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? Abigail said Elizabeth was using the doll to stick a needle in abbys stomach. Her possession of the doll with a needle in it: What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby? What is Parris's argument against Proctor? Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll? 1. Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet." Last Updated on August 15, 2019, by eNotes Editorial. 12. Abigail had accused Elizabeth of sticking a needle in her (Abbyâs) stomach through the use of a "poppet" (doll). What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby? Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll? What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth's arrest? 2. Explain the significance of the needle in the âpoppetâ Answer: Abigail accused Elizabeth for using a needle to stab her in the stomach through the use of the âpoppet dollâ. Who is Cheever and why has he come to Proctorâs house? 13. She is afraid of Abigail. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Act Three. Answer: Cheever comes to the Proctor house because, he has come to arrest Elizabeth (page 68-69) 12. She will tell that they had an affair. Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? He comes to arrest Elizabeth. Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet." At the end of act two, they show up on John Proctor's doorstep. Why does Ezekiel Cheever come to the proctor house? Before he does, Cheever requires one piece of evidence: the poppet. 12. 13. So, he is come to arrest Elizabeth Proctor ⦠Word Count: 374. Ezekiel Cheever and Herrick, the town marshal, arrive with a warrant for Elizabeth's arrest. Start studying Act 1 and 2 of the crucible. Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll? Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet." Cheever asked to see the doll that was in Elizabethâs house (the one that Mary had given her). Cheever himself states his purpose: "I have a warrant for your wife." Prediction: What do you predict will happen with the town based on what has transpired in Act 2? Explain the significance of the needle in the "poppet." 14. It becomes personal when Herrick and Cheever show up at the Proctor's door to arrest Elizabeth, on suspicion of sending her spirit out to stab Abigail in the stomach with a needle. Why does Cheever come to the Proctor house? Comes to arrest Elizabeth. Cheever comes to arrest Elizabeth. What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby?