The Crucible Quiz Act 4

What is the setting of this scene in The Crucible?

• A courtroom

• A jail cell

• A church

• A farm

What conclusion about current life in Salem can be drawn from the fact that orphans beg for food and cows roam the streets?

• Salem is no longer a farming community.

• The community is in a state of chaos.

• The trials have turned people toward witchcraft.

• The witches in prison are casting spells on the village.

What does Tituba believe is happening when she and Sarah Good are awakened?

• They are being released from jail

• The Devil is coming to take them home

• They are about to be executed

• Marshal Herrick is bringing them food

Why does Danforth ask about Reverend Hale's activities?

• He is curious about Hale's health

• He wants to recruit Hale for the court

• He is concerned about Hale's influence on the prisoners

• He is surprised to hear that Hale is in Salem

What is the reason for the disagreement and contention in Salem, according to Cheever?

• Political power struggles

• Disputes over property and cows

• Religious differences

• Accusations of witchcraft

What news does Parris bring that concerns Danforth?

• Abigail Williams and Mercy Lewis have vanished

• The town is planning to overthrow the court

• There is a rebellion in Andover

• The prisoners have escaped from jail

What does Parris suggest as a reason for Abigail and Mercy's disappearance?

• They were afraid of being accused of witchcraft

• They were seeking a new life in a different town

• They were planning to start their own court

• They were going to join the rebellion in Andover

Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?

• He believes it would show weakness

• He is convinced of the prisoners' guilt

• He wants to quickly end the witch trials

• He fears retaliation from the villagers

What does Parris hope will happen if Hale convinces at least one prisoner to confess?

• The court's authority will be reinforced

• The other prisoners will also confess

• The hangings will be postponed

• The public will forgive the court

What alarming discovery does Parris make that adds to his fear?

• His house was set on fire.

• He himself was accused of witchcraft.

• A dagger was found outside his door

• His daughter Betty has falled ill again.