Crucible Act IV

What do Tituba and Sarah Good discuss at the beginning of Act IV?

• Their plans to escape to Barbados.

• The Devil’s promise to take them to Barbados.

• Their guilt about lying to the court.

• Their hope that Reverend Hale will save them.

How does Parris’s behavior in the jailhouse reflect the growing unrest in Salem?

• He continues to defend the court's verdicts despite doubts.

• He becomes fearful for his safety and reveals he received death threats.

• He convinces Danforth to pardon all condemned prisoners.

• He denounces the court and leaves Salem.

How does Danforth react when Proctor refuses to sign the confession?

• He decides to postpone Proctor's execution.

• He grows angry and orders the confession to be burned.

• He insists that Proctor's confession must be signed for the court's record.

• He questions whether Proctor was ever guilty of witchcraft.

How does Rebecca Nurse’s refusal to confess highlight a central theme of the play?

• It reinforces the idea that pride leads to downfall.

• It shows that personal integrity can triumph over fear.

• It suggests that religious faith can be a source of weakness.

• It underscores the power of community over individuality.

Why does Hale say, "There is blood on my head"?

• He regrets his role in persuading the condemned to confess.

• He feels responsible for the deaths caused by the trials.

• He feels guilty for not stopping the trials earlier.

• He believes his accusations have brought shame on Salem.

What does the play suggest about the consequences of hysteria and fear in society?

• That it can destroy trust and integrity.

• That it strengthens community ties.

• That it ensures justice is upheld.

• That it brings hidden truths to light.

What motivates Reverend Hale to urge Elizabeth to convince John Proctor to confess to witchcraft?

• His belief that the court is just and fair.

• His guilt over his role in condemning the innocent.

• His desire to regain his position of power in Salem.

• His fear that he will be accused of witchcraft next.

What is the significance of Elizabeth’s statement, "It needs a cold wife to prompt lechery"?

• She is taking responsibility for her mistakes in their marriage.

• She is accusing John of blaming her for his affair.

• She is refusing to forgive John for his actions.

• She is revealing her anger toward Abigail.

Why does Elizabeth refuse to give John advice about whether he should confess to witchcraft?

• She does not believe he should confess.

• She believes it is his decision to make and will not judge him.

• She thinks he should die to prove his innocence.

• She wants him to sign a confession to protect their family.

Why does Proctor initially decide to confess to witchcraft?

• He is hoping to bring down the court by lying.

• He believes he is not worthy of dying a martyr.

• He wants to protect his family by avoiding execution.

• He is forced to confess by Reverend Hale and Parris.