The Crucible, Act III

What is the setting of Act 3?

• The Proctor's home

• The courthouse

• Parris's home

• The prison

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In lines 142-145, Danforth says to Francis, “And do you know that near to four hundred are in the jails from Marblehead to Lynn, and upon my signature?” Based on this dialogue, you can conclude that Danforth is

• Angry with the girls for fooling him.

• Offended that people question his authority.

• Glad that someone is standing up to him.

• Surprised that his court has seen so many criminals.

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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.

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.

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.

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

What does Danforth do to those who signed the document presented by Proctor?

• He has them arrested for questioning.

• He has them arrested for witchcraft.

• He orders that they be thrown out of the church.

• He rewards them for opening his eyes to deception.

According to Giles, George Jacobs is accused of witchcraft because

• Thomas Putnam wants his land.

• The people of Salem dislike him.

• He lies to Reverend Parris.

• He never goes to church.

Giles Corey is afraid to reveal the names of his witnesses because

• Danforth’s purpose is confusing for him.

• Parris’s accusations make him anxious.

• He things the witches will seek revenge.

• He fears the witnesses will be arrested.

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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