Exploring The Crucible Act IV

The transcript depicts a scene in Salem Jail where characters grapple with moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions. Herrick, nearly drunk, interacts with Sarah Good and Tituba, who dream of escaping to Barbados. Officials arrive, and Paris and Hale express concerns about the situation. Proctor faces a moral dilemma about confessing to witchcraft, weighing the impact on his soul and family. The scene culminates in final decisions that reflect the characters' struggles with integrity and societal pressures.

What is the initial setting of the scene?

• A courtroom

• A forest

• A church

• Salem Jail

Who enters the jail with a lantern and is nearly drunk?

• Judge Hathorne

• Marshal Herrick

• Reverend Hale

• John Proctor

What do Sarah Good and Tituba discuss in the jail?

• Their upcoming trial

• The arrival of the devil

• Their escape plan

• The weather

Who arrives to discuss the state of the jail and the arrival of Reverend Hale?

• John Proctor

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Danforth and Hathorne

• Abigail Williams

What does Parris reveal about Abigail?

• She is in jail

• She has vanished

• She is dead

• She has confessed

What is the concern of Danforth and Hathorne regarding the town?

• A new trial

• A plague

• A potential rebellion

• A fire

Who is brought in to speak with John Proctor?

• Reverend Hale

• Abigail Williams

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Judge Hathorne

What does John Proctor struggle with during his confession?

• Remembering details

• Standing up

• Signing his name

• Speaking clearly

What does John Proctor ultimately do with his confession?

• Gives it to Danforth

• Signs it

• Burns it

• Tears it up

Why does John Proctor choose to tear up his confession?

• To deceive the court

• To avoid execution

• To maintain his integrity

• To protect his family