Conflicts and Confessions in The Crucible

In this segment of 'The Crucible', Mr. Hale pleads with Elizabeth Proctor to convince her husband, John Proctor, to confess to witchcraft to save his life. John struggles with his conscience, torn between maintaining his integrity and saving his life. Elizabeth and John have a heartfelt conversation, revealing their inner turmoil and love. Ultimately, John decides to confess, but the weight of the lie and the moral implications weigh heavily on him.

What is Mr. Hale's primary intention when he visits Goody Proctor?

• To offer her a job

• To gather evidence against her

• To save her husband's life

• To accuse her of witchcraft

What does Mr. Hale ask Goody Proctor to do to save her husband?

• Convince her husband to confess

• Confess to witchcraft

• Pray for forgiveness

• Flee the village

What moral dilemma does Goody Proctor face?

• Whether to confess her own sins

• Whether to leave her children

• Whether to accuse others of witchcraft

• Whether to lie to save her husband

How does John Proctor appear when he is brought in by Herrick?

• Angry and shouting

• Clean and well-dressed

• Bearded and filthy

• In chains but calm

What news does Elizabeth share with John about Giles Corey?

• He was pressed to death

• He fled the village

• He was pardoned

• He confessed to witchcraft

What internal struggle does John Proctor face?

• Whether to forgive Elizabeth

• Whether to leave his family

• Whether to accuse others

• Whether to confess to save his life

What does Elizabeth express to John about their past?

• She regrets marrying him

• She wants a divorce

• She blames him for their troubles

• She acknowledges her own faults

What decision does John Proctor make regarding his confession?

• He refuses to confess

• He accuses others

• He decides to flee

• He decides to confess

Why do the court officials insist on a written confession?

• To post it on the church door

• To keep it as a personal record

• To send it to the king

• To use it as evidence in future trials

What is Rebecca Nurse's stance on confessing?

• She agrees to confess

• She refuses to confess

• She is unsure about confessing

• She accuses others instead