Crucible Acts 3 & 4 Test

In Act Three of "The Crucible," what is the significance of John Proctor's statement, "God is dead!"?

• It shows Proctor's loss of faith in God.

• It reflects Proctor's despair over the court's corruption.

• It indicates Proctor's belief in witchcraft.

• It suggests Proctor's anger towards Reverend Hale.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does Elizabeth Proctor's lie about John's affair in Act Three create a moral dilemma for her character?

• She wants to protect her husband's reputation.

• She struggles between honesty and loyalty to John.

• She fears the consequences of telling the truth.

• She believes lying is justified in this situation.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Summarize the key development in Act Four when Reverend Hale returns to Salem. What is his primary goal?

• To convince the court to continue the trials.

• To persuade the accused to confess and save their lives.

• To gather more evidence against the accused.

• To support Judge Danforth's decisions.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

In Act Four, what is the significance of John Proctor's decision to tear up his confession?

• It indicates his selfishness

• It demonstrates his commitment to truth and integrity.

• It indicates his fear of execution.

• It reflects his anger towards the court.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Evaluate the moral dilemma faced by Reverend Hale in Act Four. Why does he urge the accused to confess?

• He believes the confessions will end the trials.

• He wants to save their souls from damnation.

• He feels guilty for his role in the trials and wants to save lives.

• He is pressured by the court to obtain confessions.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What is the significance of Giles Corey's refusal to enter a plea in Act Three?

• It shows his defiance against the court's authority.

• It reflects his belief in the justice system.

• It indicates his fear of being executed.

• It suggests his desire to protect his land for his family.

Summarize the key plot development involving Abigail Williams in Act Four. What action does she take?

• She confesses to her lies and seeks forgiveness.

• She flees Salem with stolen money.

• She continues to accuse others of witchcraft.

• She tries to reconcile with John Proctor.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Interpret the significance of Elizabeth Proctor's statement, "He have his goodness now," in Act Four.

• It shows her acceptance of John's decision to die with his honor intact.

• It reflects her belief in John's innocence.

• It indicates her hope for John's salvation.

• It suggests her anger towards the court.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Evaluate the moral dilemma faced by Judge Danforth in Act Four. Why does he refuse to postpone the executions?

• He believes it would show weakness and doubt in the court's decisions.

• He wants to maintain order in Salem.

• He fears losing his position of power.

• He is convinced of the guilt of the accused.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7

Summarize the key development in Act Three when Mary Warren changes her testimony. What impact does this have on the trials?

• It strengthens the court's case against the accused.

• It causes confusion and doubt among the judges.

• It leads to the release of the accused.

• It results in Mary's arrest for perjury.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

CCSS.RL.8.7