Crucible Act 4

What is one thing that has happened to the village of Salem since the trials started five months ago?

• crops are rotting on the vine

• cows are loose everywhere

• orphans roam the streets

• all four of these

What happened in a neighboring village when they had witch trials?

• they hanged 200 people

• the witches blew up the courthouse

• the people kicked the judges out of town

Why won't Danforth stop the hangings?

• he still believes they are witches

• things have gone too far to turn back now

• the Governor is forcing the hangings to continue

What happened to Giles Corey?

• he plead not guilty and was hanged

• he confessed and was allowed to go home

• he refused to plea and was pressed to death

Why did Giles refuse to plea?

• because the trial was a joke to him

• so his sons could have his land

• because he was so upset about his wife

Why does everyone cheer when Proctor says he will confess?

• maybe others will confess too since he did

• he proved they were right about him being a witch

• they always wanted to see a boy witch

What is ironic about everyone cheering for Proctor's confession?

• they booed the last man who confessed

• Proctor bet them $50 he'd never confess

• witchcraft is a serious crime and nothing to cheer about

Why does Proctor tear up his confession?

• they want to place it on the door of the church

• they are tricking him and going to hang him anyways

• he loves tearing up paper whenever he gets a chance

TRUE OR FALSE: There are real witches in Salem.

• True

• False