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WorksheetsThe Crucible Act IV Review
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From the brief scene that opens Act IV of The Crucible, choose the statement that is most likely true of Tituba and Sarah Good.
They are to be executed for witchcraft that morning.
They are preparing to accuse other residents of Salem.
They have come to believe the accusations against them.
They have persuaded Herrick that the visions they describe are real.
In Act IV of The Crucible, why does Parris hope that Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor will confess?
He expects that their confessions will result in the execution of all his enemies.
He thinks that Proctor's followers will come after him if they do not confess.
He feels that their guilt will confirm the justice of the trials and executions.
He believes that admitting their guilt will save their souls from damnation.
By Act IV of The Crucible, what lesson has Elizabeth Proctor learned during her three-month imprisonment?
One should not judge human frailty too harshly.
All people carry the seeds of evil within themselves.
There are no meaningful standards of right and wrong.
Human beings cannot be held responsible for their actions.
In The Crucible, Act IV, what important message about life is conveyed by Proctor’s decision to tear up the confession?
The variability of justice is an evil in itself.
Personal honor determines one’s self-worth.
Government authority can be resisted single handedly.
Forgiveness can be extended to the guilty as well as the innocent.
In Act IV of The Crucible, why does Parris urge Elizabeth to go to her husband, who is being taken off to execution?
so that she can show that she believes the death sentence is just
so that she can make a last appeal to the mercy of the judges
so that she can try once more to persuade him to confess
so that she can comfort him in his final moments
According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following is the most likely reason that Abigail leaves Salem?
Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her.
Abigail feels too unhappy and guilty to stay in Salem any longer.
Abigail inherits enough money to lead a life of ease in Boston.
Abigail decides to rejoin her family and make a fresh start.
Which of the following statements by Parris best supports the fact that Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her?
There is news, sir, that the court—the court must reckon with. My niece, sir, my niece—I believe she has vanished.
You see, sir, she told me she would stay a night with Mercy Lewis. And next day, when she does not return, I send to Mr. Lewis to inquire. Mercy told him she would sleep in my house for a night.
My daughter tells me how she heard them speaking of ships last week, and tonight I discover my—my strongbox is broke into.
Mark it, sir. Abigail had close knowledge of the town, and since the news of Andover has broken here … Andover have thrown out the court, they say, and will have no part of witchcraft.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible.
Parris: Tonight, when I open my door to leave my house—a dagger clattered to the ground.… You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me. I dare not step outside at night!
Which sentence best explains why Parris feels threatened?
The townspeople feel guilty and ashamed for believing the girls’ lies.
The judges and leaders have decided that Parris is an incompetent preacher.
The townspeople are outraged that genuinely good people are being executed.
The judges and leaders have received an accusation of witchcraft against Parris.
According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following best describes what Hale hopes to accomplish by returning to Salem?
Hale hopes to persuade the court to pardon the condemned prisoners.
Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.
Hale hopes to persuade people to come to God so that their souls will be saved.
Hale hopes to persuade the government to pardon the condemned prisoners.
Which of the following speeches from Act IV best supports the idea that Hale hopes to persuade people to confess so that they will not be hanged.
Herrick: He goes among them that will hang, sir. And he prays with them.
Hathorne: Let you question Hale, Excellency; I should not be surprised he have been preaching in Andover lately.
Danforth: Accept my congratulations. Reverend Hale; we are gladdened to see you returned to your good work.
Hale: Life, woman, life is God’s most precious gift; … I beg you, woman, prevail upon your husband to confess. Let him give his lie.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible.
Proctor: You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs.
Which of the following best accounts for Proctor’s newfound belief in the goodness of his own nature in the last moments of his life?
because he refused to incriminate Rebecca and the others
because he arranged for the financial support of his family
because he publicly accused Abigail of being a harlot
because he confessed to having seen the Devil
In the Bible, Jesus goes alone into the wilderness, where he overcomes temptations presented by the Devil and proves his devotion to God. Read the following allusion to that journey in Act IV of The Crucible.
Hale: Goody Proctor, I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness. I have sought a Christian way.…
Which sentence best describes the effect of Hale’s comparison of his journey to Christ’s?
The allusion shows that Hale is delusional about his role in the community.
The allusion emphasizes the sincerity of Hale’s belief in his newfound understanding.
The allusion suggests that Hale has returned to Salem and will become the savior of the town.
The allusion conveys the incongruity between public opinion of Hale and Hale’s opinion of himself.
Miller wrote The Crucible as an allegory of the anti-Communist climate of his own time. During this period, many Americans feared that an international Communist party was trying to overthrow the U.S. government. In Act IV of The Crucible, which aspect of the anti-Communist “Red Scare” does Hale’s character most clearly represent?
the voice of hysteria that reacts out of panic and fear of government power
the voice of the rebel who stands for individual freedom in the face of a mob mentality
the voice of the system that is blinded to reality or reason and insists on the letter of the law
the voice of enlightenment that realizes the resulting hysteria from what seemed at first to be rational action
During the Congressional hearings, the House Un-American Activities Committee pressured witnesses to name possible Communists. Many of the accused lost their jobs, even though no proof was ever presented. Which major theme related to naming names does Miller use Act IV of The Crucible to express?
doing one’s patriotic duty
defying the pressures of society
obeying requirements of the law
betraying one’s personal loyalties
Which of the following events or moments in Act IV of The Crucible contributes most to the realism of the plot?
Children are wandering unattended because their parents have been hanged.
Tituba and Sarah describe their plan to fly with the Devil to Barbados.
Proctor and Elizabeth express intense emotion in a final conversation.
The sun lights up Elizabeth’s face as Proctor is taken to be executed.
Why won't Judge Danforth honor Reverend Hale's request to pardon the prisoners who won't confess?
He believes they are guilty
The integrity of the court is at stake
He likes to see them hanged
He does not respect Reverend Hale's opinion
Why doesn't Giles enter a plea in response to the charges against him?
He wants his land to go to his sons
He is actually guilty of the crimes
He won't give Judge Danforth the satisfaction
He doesn't understand the charges
What does John Proctor do with his own confession?
He signs it and allows it to be posted on the church door
He tears it up and renounces it
He gives it to Elizabeth to burn
He tries to blackmail Judge Danforth with it
Why doesn't Elizabeth try to convince John Proctor to save himself?
She admires his desire to do what is right
She no longer feels anything for him
She thinks he deserves to be hanged
She still blames him for his extramarital affair
Why was John Proctor willing to tarnish his reputation by revealing his affair with Abigail?
So that it will stop Abigal from falling in love with him
So that it will undercut the power Abigal has in Salem
He has nothing left to lose when his wife is accused of witchcraft
He has a fairly tarnished reputation as it is
What does Elizabeth believe that John Proctor has at the end of The Crucible?
Goodness
God
Punishment
Vengeance
What drove Abigail to begin the hysteria?
Fear
Boredom
Jealousy
Insanity
At the end of the play, what does Reverend Hale advise the accused witches to do?
Run away from Salem
Turn to God and redeem themselves
Stand their ground
Confess fake sins to save their lives
Where does the final act take place?
Parris' household
Proctor's household
Court room
Jail
What is happening in Andover?
They have hanged more people than Salem
They are hiding Salem's witches
They are rebelling against the accusers
They have denied that witches exist
What happened to Abigail?
She married John
She died
She ran away
She was elected governor
How did Reverend Parris feel in this last act?
Excited
Scared
Hungry
Optimistic
Who is scheduled to hang in the morning?
Rebecca
John
Both of them
Neither of them
What did Parris ask the judges to do?
Postpone executions
Hang more people
Pay him
Protect him
What do the reverends and judges want those scheduled for execution to do?
Escape prison
Confess to witchcraft
Have new trials
Relocate to Andover
Who do the judges ask to speak to John in order to convince him to confess?
His children
His wife
Rebecca
Abigail
What happened to Giles Corey?
He ran away
He was released from prison
He was hanged
He was pressed to death
What do the judges want to do with the statement that John signs?
Send it to the governor
Hang it on the church door
Send it to Andover
Show it to his children
What happens to John Proctor at the end?
They send him back to prison
They hang him
They release him
They banish him from Salem
How does Elizabeth feel about her husband's decision?
She supports him
She is disappointed
She is happy to be rid of him
She wants to do the same
What does Reverend Parris find on his door?
(a)
What were Giles Corey's final words?
(a)
John Proctor refuses to sign away his honor. How do the consequences of Proctor's refusal compare to those experienced by people who refused to testify during the McCarthy era of the 1950's?
Proctor faces imprisonment for his refusal; during the 1950's, those who testified against others were viewed as heroes
Proctor faces death for his refusal; during the 1950's those who refused to testify were generally not bothered any further
Proctor was found to be a witch; during the 1950's, those who did not testify were always found to be Communists
Proctor faces death for his refusal; during the 1950's, people's lives were destroyed but they did not face death when they refused to testify
What does Danforth want to do with John Proctor's confession?
(a)
Why does John Proctor choose to hang?
(a)
Which situation in The Crucible, Act IV reflects the theme that unjust use of the law destroys communities?
Abigail and Mercy disappear from sight.
Cows have no farmers to care for them.
Tituba plans to visit Barbados
Hale wishes for Rebecca’s confession
In The Crucible, Act IV, Danforth plans to execute prisoners quickly. What theme is the author suggesting about the use of law that might also be applied to today’s world?
Laws are made to be broken.
Judges must act quickly in all cases.
The law is not always just.
Justice is served by quick sentencing.
In The Crucible Act IV what can the reader infer from the situation in Andover, where people have refused to cooperate with the witchcraft court?
Andover is fighting the hysteria.
Andover is a community without law.
All Andover’s witches have fled.
Danforth will have to go to Andover.
Which theme is demonstrated by John’s destruction of the confession?
Individuals are stronger than courts.
Forgiveness is found even in courtrooms.
Justice can be assured with documents.
One’s honor should not be signed away.
What theme is reflected by Danforth’s behavior in Act IV?
Confession is good for the soul.
The powerful act to preserve power.
Judges always rule for the good of all.
Justice is served by the legal process.
What is ironic about calling the confessions of witchcraft “coming to God”?
The confessions are only good if they are written.
The confessions confirm that sins against God have been committed.
The confessions are made publicly, not in prayer
The confessions are lies and therefore sins against God
From the brief scene that opens Act IV of The Crucible, choose the statement that is most likely true of Tituba and Sarah Good.
They have come to believe the accusations against them.
They are to be executed for witchcraft that morning.
They are preparing to accuse other residents of Salem.
They have persuaded Herrick that the visions they describe are real.
According to Act IV of The Crucible, which of the following is the most likely reason that Abigail leaves Salem?
Abigail feels too unhappy and guilty to stay in Salem any longer.
Abigail inherits enough money to lead a life of ease in Boston.
Abigail believes that the townspeople are about to turn against her.
Abigail decides to rejoin her family and make a fresh start.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible.
Proctor: You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs.
Which of the following best accounts for Proctor’s newfound belief in the goodness of his own nature in the last moments of his life?
because he refused to incriminate Rebecca and the others
because he arranged for the financial support of his family
because he publicly accused Abigail of being a harlot
because he confessed to having seen the Devil
Why won't Judge Danforth honor Reverend Hale's request to pardon the prisoners who won't confess?
He believes they are guilty
The integrity of the court is at stake
He likes to see them hanged
He does not respect Reverend Hale's opinion
Why doesn't Giles enter a plea in response to the charges against him?
He wants his land to go to his sons
He is actually guilty of the crimes
He won't give Judge Danforth the satisfaction
He doesn't understand the charges
What does John Proctor do with his own confession?
He signs it and allows it to be posted on the church door
He tears it up and renounces it
He gives it to Elizabeth to burn
He tries to blackmail Judge Danforth with it
