The Crucible Act III Quiz

Giles Corey is arrested because he refuses to

• name the person who accused Putnam of grabbing land

• leave the court without presenting his evidence.

• accuse his wife of conjuring spells.

• name the books his has been reading.

Elizabeth Proctor did not tell Danforth that Abigail was a harlot because she

• wanted John to be arrested.

• feared that John might be hanged

• wanted to save John's reputation

• did not want to hurt Abigail's reputation.

When Abigail says to Danforth, "Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits? Beware of it!" she is

• Asking Danforth to help her
• saying that she regrets accusing innocent people. 
• asking Danforth for forgiveness
• using her power to threaten him.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What will delay Elizabeth's hanging?

• Her claim of innocence

• Her supernatural powers

• Her pregnancy

• Her ties to the community

What does Mary Warren testify?

• That Abigail is to blame for all of the supernatural events in Salem

• That all of the girls are pretending to be bewitched

• That Elizabeth is the one responsible for the doll

• That John Proctor and Abigail had an affair

What prompts John Proctor to confess his affair with Abigail?

• Abigail accusing Mary of witchcraft

• Mary threatening to reveal the affair

• Abigail calling Elizabeth a witch

• Reverend Hale asking him to testify

Which character is an allegorical reference to Joseph McCarthy and why?

• Abigail because she is creating hysteria with false accusations

• Mary Warren because she turns her back against John Proctor during the court hearing

• Elizabeth because she lied while testifying

• Danforth because he is stubborn and blinded from the truth just like McCarthy was

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During the trial, one character truly believes John Proctor's accusations against the girls and Abigail. Who is this person?

• Giles

• Parris

• Hale

• Herrick

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When John Proctor arrives in court with Mary Warren, Parris accuses him of trying to do what?

• Save his wife

• Distract the trial

• Overthrow the court

• Accuse Mary Warren

What is going to happen to all of the 91 people who signed the testament that stated good opinions of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?

• They are going to be thrown into jail

• They will be accused of witchcraft

• They will be brought into court for questioning

• They will hang

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10