10_Crucible Acts 3 and 4

What is the primary reason for Proctor bringing Mary Warren to court in Act III of The Crucible?

• to protect his wife from being condemned

• to challenge the credibility of Reverend Parris

• to expose the unlawful nature of the court’s proceedings

• to fortify her personality

In Act III of The Crucible, what is the consequence of Proctor presenting the written testament of individuals who back the accused women?

• Danforth perceives the testament as a direct challenge to the court.

• Danforth announces that all individuals on the list should be imprisoned for contempt.

• Danforth reviews the testament and appreciates their contribution.

• Danforth instructs to prepare arrest warrants for them for further investigation.

In Act III of The Crucible, which character uses arguments that are simply personal assaults on the credibility of witnesses?

• Hathorne

• Danforth

• Herrick

• Parris

What primarily motivates Hale's attempt to defend Proctor in Act III of The Crucible?

• Hale's appreciation for the Proctors' way of life

• Hale's dedication to honesty

• Hale's doubts about Danforth's honesty

• Hale's aversion to Parris

In Act III of The Crucible, what leads Mary Warren to retract her admission and re-align with Abigail and the rest of the girls?

• The relentless questioning by Judge Danforth

• The confession of John Proctor about his affair with Abigail

• Abigail's feigned attack by the yellow bird

• Elizabeth's refusal to slander Proctor's reputation

In The Crucible, Act III, what does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, “God damns our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together”?

• The community will suffer

• Men are worse sinners than women

• People knowingly commit crimes are most guilty

• Danforth will suffer if he condemns Proctor to death.

In Act III of The Crucible, when Proctor admits his affair with Abigail to Francis Nurse, Proctor exclaims, “Oh, Francis, I wish you had some evil in you that you might know me!” What does Proctor imply with this statement?

• He wishes that he had shared his personal issues with Nurse earlier.

• He wishes that he and Nurse had a closer relationship in the past.

• He wishes that Nurse had imperfections that would allow him to comprehend and pardon imperfections in others.

• He wishes that Nurse was not so reliant on the judgments of the court.

Which sentence best describes why Danforth reacts so vehemently to Hale’s perspective in the following excerpt from Act III of The Crucible?

Hale: There is a prodigious fear of this court in the country-…

Danforth, angered now: Reproach me not with the fear in the country; there is fear in the country because there is a moving plot to topple Christ in the country!

Hale: But it does not follow that everyone accused is part of it.

Danforth: No uncorrupted man may fear this court, Mr. Hale! None!

• Danforth has frequently clashed with Hale in the past, and holds a low opinion of his intellect.

• Danforth is bound by the strict interpretation of the law, and he is irritated by Hale’s ability to follow his personal conscience.

• Danforth sees himself as the embodiment of the court, hence he perceives Hale’s remarks as a personal affront.

• Danforth internally acknowledges the court's mistakes, but he feels compelled to mask his uncertainties with bravado.

Reflecting on the events and character decisions in Act III of The Crucible, what does Arthur Miller seem to consider the most egregious offense?

• stealing someone's precious belongings

• betraying a close friend or family member for self-preservation

• reacting with violence in a moment of anger

• using magic to bewitch innocent children

What can be inferred about judge Hathorne’s character from his interrogation of Martha Corey in Act III of The Crucible?

• He is skeptical of most people but hesitates to make a judgement.

• He is more interested in a truthful investigation than in proving the accused guilty.

• He is rigid in his beliefs and seems to consider an accusation of witchcraft as evidence of guilt.

• He is naive and compassionate.