Understanding Act 3 of The Crucible

Who is the judge presiding over the court in Act 3 of "The Crucible"?

• Judge Danforth

• Reverend Hale

• Reverend Parris

• Giles Corey

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Which character tries to present a deposition to the court in defense of his wife in Act 3?

• John Proctor

• Giles Corey

• Reverend Hale

• Thomas Putnam

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What does Mary Warren admit to the court in Act 3?

• She never saw spirits

• She is a witch

• She loves John Proctor

• She wants to leave Salem

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Who is accused of trying to overthrow the court in Act 3?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Abigail Williams

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What does John Proctor confess to in Act 3?

• Stealing money

• Adultery

• Witchcraft

• Lying in court

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Which character is asked to faint in court to prove her claims?

• Abigail Williams

• Mary Warren

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Mercy Lewis

Why does Elizabeth Proctor lie to the court in Act 3?

• To protect Abigail

• To protect John Proctor

• To save herself

• To accuse Mary Warren

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How does Abigail Williams react when her honesty is questioned in Act 3?

• She confesses her lies

• She accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft

• She leaves the courtroom

• She apologizes

What is the significance of the list of 91 names presented to the court in Act 3?

• It is a list of witches

• It is a petition attesting to the good character of the accused women

• It is a list of people to be arrested

• It is a list of court officials

What does Judge Danforth demand from those who signed the petition in Act 3?

• Money

• Their arrest

• A confession

• An apology

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