The Crucible :Act IV-Reading Comprehension

The Crucible Act IV-Reading Comprehension

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Use 4 words to describe Act IV

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Summarize the conversation between Herrick, Good, and Tituba. What does this show about the mental state of the prisoners?

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For what purpose does Rev. Hale return?

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How do Danforth and Hathorne feel about Hale’s return? (There's more than 1 reason)

• They are happy

• They hate that he's come back

• They are angry with his return since he's no longer part of the court

• They are angry at him since he is praying for the acussed

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What explanation does Cheever give for Parris’s nervous behavior? Do you think this is the cause? What else could cause Parris to act nervously? 

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What news of Abigail does Parris share with Danforth?

• She has run away

• That she has run away with Parris's money

• That she has run away with Parris's money and has taken Mercy Lewis with her

• She's run away to a brothel

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Rumors of rebellion in nearby Andover have worried Parris. Why? Of what is he afraid? In your opinion, are his fears well-founded?

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Does Parris care about the souls of Rebecca, Martha, and John? Why does he want them spared?

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Compare the previously executed prisoners with those remaining to be executed. How do they differ?

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It has been said that Danforth is more concerned with upholding the court than uncovering the truth. What evidence supports that statement?

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Describe Salem as it exists in Act Four. What impact have the executions had on this village?

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For what reason is Elizabeth brought in to talk to John?

• To verify the welfare of her unborn child

• To convince John to confess

• To convince Proctor to confess, using his unborn child as a pawn

• To inform him that Elizabeth has had a miscarrige

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What news of Giles does Elizabeth share with John?

• That he's dead

• That he has been crushed to death

• That he has been crushed to death since he wouldn't confess

• That he has been crushed to death since he wouldn't confess, and saying "More weight"

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In addition to integrity, what other purpose did Giles have in not revealing his source of information?

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For what does Elizabeth apologize?

• For being a cold wife

• For John's infidelity

• For being a cold wife and giving John a purpose to cheat

• For being with child while he has been convicted

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Why does Proctor decide to confess?

• In order to save himself

• In order to save Elizabeth

• In order to save himself and Elizabeth

• In order to save himself, Elizabeth & their unborn baby

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At first, Danforth is not satisfied with Proctor’s confession. What other information does he want Proctor to give? Why does Proctor refuse to cooperate with this wish?

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Describe Rebecca’s reaction to John’s confession. What keeps Rebecca from confessing? What does this reveal about her character?

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John doesn’t want his confession posted on the church door. Why?

• Because it's his name

• Because it's his reputation

• Because he will be losing his name and reputation

•  Because he has lost everything and the only thing he has left is his name

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Why does Proctor tear the confession? What does this act signify?

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Why is Parris frantic at the end of the play? What does he fear?

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Elizabeth closes the play with the following line: “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him.” What does she mean? Do you agree with her?

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Hale, like Parris, is visibly upset in the closing scene. In what way does his sadness differ from that of Parris?