Understanding Act 3 of The Crucible

Which character is accused of witchcraft at the beginning of Act 3 in "The Crucible"?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Martha Corey

• Abigail Williams

• Mary Warren

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What does John Proctor present to the court as evidence of his wife’s innocence?

• A poppet

• A petition signed by townspeople

• A letter from Abigail

• A confession from Mary Warren

Who is the judge presiding over the court in Act 3?

• Reverend Hale

• Judge Danforth

• Reverend Parris

• Ezekiel Cheever

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Which character tries to recant her previous accusations in Act 3?

• Abigail Williams

• Mary Warren

• Betty Parris

• Rebecca Nurse

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What effect does the author create by structuring Act 3 almost entirely as a courtroom scene?

• It allows for more character development.

• It builds tension and highlights the hysteria of the trials.

• It provides comic relief.

• It slows down the pace of the play.

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How does Miller’s use of dramatic irony in Act 3 contribute to the sense of injustice?

• The audience knows Abigail is lying, but the court does not.

• The audience is unaware of the girls’ motives.

• The court is always correct in its judgments.

• The accused are always guilty.

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In Act 3, how does the pacing of the dialogue during the girls’ accusations affect the mood of the scene?

• It creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere.

• It increases the suspense and chaos.

• It makes the scene humorous.

• It slows down the action.

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Which of the following best describes the effect of the parallel plot involving John Proctor and Giles Corey in Act 3?

• It distracts from the main story.

• It emphasizes the widespread impact of the trials.

• It introduces new characters.

• It resolves the conflict.

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Which two artistic mediums could be used to represent the chaos of the courtroom in Act 3?

• A painting and a poem

• A song and a recipe

• A map and a chart

• A letter and a contract

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If Act 3 of "The Crucible" were adapted into a film, which element would most likely be emphasized visually compared to the play?

• The internal thoughts of the characters

• The physical chaos and crowd reactions in the courtroom

• The historical background

• The stage directions

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