The Crucible Act 3 Quiz

Why are Judge Hathorne and Deputy Governor Danforth outraged when Giles Corey interrupts Martha’s trial?

• They believe Giles is lying about his evidence.

• They see his interruption as an interference in the court proceedings.

• They think Giles is trying to accuse Elizabeth Proctor.

• They want Giles to testify later, not now.

What important information does Mary Warren reveal to Danforth?

• That she has seen real spirits in Salem.

• That she and the other girls were pretending to see spirits.

• That Elizabeth Proctor is not pregnant.

• That Giles Corey is conspiring against the court.

How does Danforth react to Mary Warren’s confession?

• He immediately believes her and ends the trials.

• He is shocked but remains suspicious of Proctor’s motives.

• He refuses to hear her testimony.

• He arrests Mary Warren for lying.

Why does Danforth tell Proctor he should leave the court?

• Because Proctor has no evidence to support his claims.

• Because Elizabeth is pregnant and he believes saving her might be his only concern.

• Because the court has already decided the case.

• Because Proctor is accused of witchcraft.

Why does Proctor choose to stay in court despite Danforth’s suggestion?

• He wants to challenge the authority of the court.

• He refuses to leave while his friends are being convicted.

• He is trying to prove his own innocence first.

• He believes the girls’ testimonies are truthful.

What does Proctor submit to the court to help the accused?

• A confession admitting to witchcraft

• A petition listing those who could vouch for the accused wives’ good character

• A personal letter to Danforth asking for mercy

• A deposition accusing Thomas Putnam of fraud

What does this passage reveal about Danforth’s character?

• He is open-minded and willing to reconsider the court’s decisions.

• He is stubborn, suspicious, and prioritizes the authority of the court over the truth.

• He is easily persuaded by the petitions and evidence presented.

• He does not care about the outcome of the trials.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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The main conflict in this passage can best be described as:

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Society/Authority

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Fate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the dramatic irony in this passage?

• The audience knows the girls are lying, but Danforth does not.

• The audience believes Martha Corey is guilty, while Proctor knows she is innocent.

• Mary Warren knows she is innocent, but the court does not.

• Danforth knows the truth but pretends to be shocked.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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Why is Francis Nurse devastated when the deposition of ninety-one people is submitted to Danforth?

• He fears the court will ignore the testimonies.

• He did not want to bring trouble to the farmers who signed the deposition.

• He believes the deposition will strengthen the court’s authority.

• He wants the court to convict Rebecca Nurse and the others.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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