The Crucible, Act III

Who does Proctor bring into court with him?

• his children

• Giles Corey and Mary Warren

• Mary Warren and Abigail Williams

• Abigail Williams and Reverend Hale

What does Mary Warren tell Judge Danforth about herself?

• She previously had an affair with John Proctor.

• She lives with Reverend Parris because her parents were killed.

• She previously lied to the court about witchcraft.

• She is an active witch who bewitched the other girls in court.

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What news does Judge Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth?

• She has confessed to witchcraft.

• She will be hanged for witchcraft in the morning.

• She refuses to talk to anyone.

• She is pregnant.

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What arrangement does Danforth make for Elizabeth regarding the date of her hanging?

• She won't be hanged until after her baby is born.

• She won't be hanged until after the crop is harvested.

• She won't be hanged if John agrees to stop questioning the court.

• She won't be hanged if John agrees to take her place.

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Danforth assumes Proctor would drop his fight once Elizabeth's arrangement is made -- why

does Proctor refuse to back down?

• He is actually a witch who wants to overthrow the court.

• He hates Reverend Parris and wants to see him hanged.

• He wants to be sure that Abigail is punished for her crimes.

• He wants to stand up for his friends whose wives have also been arrested.

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What document does Proctor present to Danforth, and what does the document say?

• A testament that respected villagers have signed to show their good opinion of Rebecca, Elizabeth, and Martha

• A petition seeking the removal of Abigail Williams as a witness during the trials due to her desire for vengeance

• A confession from John that states that he and Abigail had an affair

• An affidavit accusing Putnam of using his daughter's accusations to gain land

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What change occurs in the opinion of Rev. Hale?

• He is beginning to believe Abigail more than John.

• He is beginning to believe the court is wrong.

• He is beginning to believe the Proctors more than the Nurses.

• He is beginning to believe that this is all an elaborate scheme by the Putnams.

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What secret does John openly admit to Danforth?

• He stole lumber from Danforth's land.

• He has secretly been plotting against Reverend Parris.

• He is a lecher who committed adultery with Abigail.

• He wants to overthrow the court.

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What can Mary Warren not do when requested? What point does Hathorne make about it?

• She can't lie. Hathorne says this shows she should be trusted.

• She can't sing. Hathorne says this shows she is a witch.

• She can't listen to prayer. Hathorne says this shows she is possessed.

• She can't faint. Hathorne says this shows that she was actually attacked by spirits.

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What is Parris' argument against Proctor?

• He wants to overthrow the court

• He doesn't attend church or read the Bible.

• Parris says that Proctor is just getting even with him

• All of the above