The Crucible Acts III & IV

Why does John Proctor bring Mary Warren to court?

• to prove that the court is just
• to show that Danforth and Parris are frauds
• to save Elizabeth from execution
• to prove that he believes witches are false

Which character unknowingly does harm by doing their job in Act III?

• Reverend Parris
• Elizabeth Proctor
• Ezekial Cheever
• Mercy Lewis

Elizabeth lies and denies that John had an affair with Abigail. How is this an example of dramatic irony?

• She intends to protect John, but ends up condeming him.
• She is embarrassed and lies to protect herself.
• She is not aware that John has been unfaithful to her, but the audience is aware.
• She lies to prove how unimportant Abigail is. 

Which character is defensive and makes personal attacks on the witnesses in Act III?

• Hathorne
• Cheever
• Parris
• Danforth

What motivates Hale to support Proctor, Mary, Giles, and Francis at court in Act III?

• He does not believe the girls and is committed to finding the truth.
• He admires both John and Elizabeth Proctor.
• He does not believe Danforth is trustworthy as a judge.
• Hale dislikes Reverend Parris and wants to ruin his reputation.

What does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, "God damns our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together"?

• Everyone in Salem will be punished for the trials.
• Those who knowingly commit wrongs are the most guilty and will be punished.
• Danforth will suffer if he sentences Proctor to hang.
• Men who are accused of witchcraft are greater sinners.

Danforth plans to execute prisoners quickly and refuse to pardon any prisoners with good reputations in Salem. What theme about the use of law is suggested here?

• Justice is best served by a quick sentencing.
• Judges must always act quickly.
• The law is not always just.
• Laws are made to be broken.

Danforth plans to execute prisoners quickly and refuse to pardon any prisoners with good reputations in Salem. What theme about the use of law is suggested here?

• Justice is best served by a quick sentencing.
• Judges must always act quickly.
• The law is not always just.
• Laws are made to be broken.

How does the reader know Elizabeth understands Proctor at the end of Act IV?

• She begs Proctor to confess so they can live for their children.
• She admits her faults in their marriage and asks Proctor to forgive her for not trusting him.
• She begs Danforth to let her be present at Proctor's execution so she can say goodbye to Proctor.
• She does not ask Proctor to confess because she knows honor is more important to him than his life.

What is the setting of Act IV?

• John and Elizabeth Proctor's house
• the nearby town of Andover
• Danforth's office in Boston
• the Salem jail