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In Act IV of The Crucible, why does Parris hope that Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor will confess?

• He expects that their confessions will result in the execution of all his enemies.

• He thinks that Proctor's followers will come after him if they do not confess.

• He feels that their guilt will confirm the justice of the trials and executions.

• He believes that admitting their guilt will save their souls from damnation.

By Act IV of The Crucible, what lesson has Elizabeth Proctor learned during her three-month imprisonment?

• One should not judge human frailty too harshly.

• All people carry the seeds of evil within themselves.

• There are no meaningful standards of right and wrong.

• Human beings cannot be held responsible for their actions.

In The Crucible, Act IV, what important message about life is conveyed by Proctor’s decision to tear up the confession?

• The variability of justice is an evil in itself.

• Personal honor determines one’s self-worth.

• Government authority can be resisted single handedly.

• Forgiveness can be extended to the guilty as well as the innocent.

In Act IV of The Crucible, why does Parris urge Elizabeth to go to her husband, who is being taken off to execution?

• so that she can show that she believes the death sentence is just

• so that she can make a last appeal to the mercy of the judges

• so that she can try once more to persuade him to confess

• so that she can comfort him in his final moments

According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following is the most likely reason that Abigail leaves Salem?

• Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her.

• Abigail feels too unhappy and guilty to stay in Salem any longer.

• Abigail inherits enough money to lead a life of ease in Boston.

• Abigail decides to rejoin her family and make a fresh start.

Which of the following statements by Parris best supports the fact that Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her?

• There is news, sir, that the court—the court must reckon with. My niece, sir, my niece—I believe she has vanished.

• You see, sir, she told me she would stay a night with Mercy Lewis. And next day, when she does not return, I send to Mr. Lewis to inquire. Mercy told him she would sleep in my house for a night.

• My daughter tells me how she heard them speaking of ships last week, and tonight I discover my—my strongbox is broke into.

• Mark it, sir. Abigail had close knowledge of the town, and since the news of Andover has broken here … Andover have thrown out the court, they say, and will have no part of witchcraft.

Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible.

Parris: Tonight, when I open my door to leave my house—a dagger clattered to the ground.… You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me. I dare not step outside at night!

Which sentence best explains why Parris feels threatened?

• The townspeople feel guilty and ashamed for believing the girls’ lies.

• The judges and leaders have decided that Parris is an incompetent preacher.

• The townspeople are outraged that genuinely good people are being executed.

• The judges and leaders have received an accusation of witchcraft against Parris.

According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following best describes what Hale hopes to accomplish by returning to Salem?

• Hale hopes to persuade the court to pardon the condemned prisoners.

• Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.

• Hale hopes to persuade people to come to God so that their souls will be saved.

• Hale hopes to persuade the government to pardon the condemned prisoners.

Which of the following speeches from Act IV best supports the idea that Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.

• Herrick: He goes among them that will hang, sir. And he prays with them.

• Hathorne: Let you question Hale, Excellency; I should not be surprised he have been preaching in Andover lately.

• Danforth: Accept my congratulations. Reverend Hale; we are gladdened to see you returned to your good work.

• Hale: Life, woman, life is God’s most precious gift; … I beg you, woman, prevail upon your husband to confess. Let him give his lie.

Why won't Judge Danforth honor Reverend Hale's request to pardon the prisoners who won't confess?

• He believes they are guilty

• The integrity of the court is at stake

• He likes to see them hanged

• He does not respect Reverend Hale's opinion