The Crucible: Act 4 Review

Front

The witchcraft trials have helped to make the people of Salem feel more—

Back

anxious and upset

Front

What signs does Parris point to as evidence that the Salem community is losing faith in the witch trials?

Back

The dwindling attendance at Proctor’s excommunication ceremony

Front

The dagger Parris discovers represents—

Back

the underlying aggression lurking within the community

Front

Which character is most at peace with him or herself at the end of Act Four?

Tituba,

John Proctor, Reverend Parris

Back

John Proctor

Front

What is Parris's primary concern regarding the execution of Proctor and Rebecca Nurse?

Back

He is worried about potential backlash from the community.

Front

What justification does Danforth PROVIDE for refusing to grant clemency to Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor?

Back

It would be unfair as others had already been executed for the same offense.

Front

What is Danforth’s PERSONAL motivation for refusing to pardon Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor?

Back

It would reflect badly on his credibility and suggest he is weak.

Front

Abigail leaves Salem because she—

Back

is afraid the unrest in Andover will spread to Salem

Front

Tituba claims she will transform into a bird and fly to Barbados because she—

Back

is hallucinating

Front

From Herrick’s explanation that he allowed Hale into the jail because “Why, Mr. Parris command me, sir. I cannot deny him,” you can conclude that Herrick—

Back

considers the church a higher authority than the court