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The Crucible Act 4 (Summary)

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is in hysterics claiming the Devil is coming for them at the beginning of Act 4?

a)

Elizabeth Proctor

b)

Sarah Good and Tituba

c)

Reverend Hale

d)

John Proctor

2.

What is the main reason Reverend Hale visits the prisoners in Act 4?

a)

To convince them to escape

b)

To persuade them to falsely confess to witchcraft

c)

To pray with them

d)

To deliver food and supplies

3.

What is John Proctor's major internal conflict in Act 4?

a)

Whether to confess falsely to witchcraft or maintain his innocence

b)

Whether to escape from prison or wait for rescue

c)

Whether to accuse Abigail or protect her

d)

Whether to ask for forgiveness from the court or flee Salem

4.

What does John Proctor ultimately refuse to do before his execution?

a)

Confess to meeting with the Devil

b)

Beg for mercy from the judges

c)

Sign a written confession of witchcraft

d)

Deny his involvement in witchcraft

5.

What does Reverend Hale plead Elizabeth Proctor to do in the jail?

a)

To convince John Proctor to confess

b)

To pray with the other prisoners

c)

To escape with him

d)

To forgive Abigail

6.

What are the authorities' concerns about the pending executions?

a)

Fear of retaliation from the accused

b)

Concerns about public outcry and rebellion

c)

Worries about the Devil's retaliation

d)

Fear of natural disasters occurring

7.

Who tears up the signed confession of witchcraft?

a)

John Proctor

b)

Reverend Hale

c)

Judge Hathorne

d)

Elizabeth Proctor

8.

How does John Proctor ultimately face his death?

a)

He escapes the gallows and goes into hiding

b)

He curses the judges and authorities

c)

He recites prayers for forgiveness

d)

He chooses to die honorably, refusing a false confession

9.

What does John Proctor say is more important to him than his life?

a)

His reputation

b)

His family's safety

c)

His wealth

d)

His religious beliefs

10.

What is the fate of Abigail Williams at the end of Act 4?

a)

She is arrested and imprisoned

b)

She confesses her lies and apologizes

c)

She escapes Salem and is never found

d)

Her and Mercy rob Parris and runaway

11.

Who expresses the desire to save John Proctor's life by having him confess to witchcraft?

a)

Judge Hathorne

b)

Reverend Parris

c)

Reverend Hale

d)

Elizabeth Proctor

12.

What is Elizabeth Proctor's response when John Proctor decides not to sign the confession?

a)

She begs him to reconsider

b)

She refuses to speak to him

c)

She supports his decision

d)

She tries to tear up the confession herself

13.

How many people are scheduled for execution the next day in Act 4?

a)

Three

b)

Fourteen

c)

One

d)

Twenty

14.

Who is concerned about the public outcry if more people are executed?

a)

Reverend Parris

b)

Deputy Governor Danforth

c)

Judge Hathorne

d)

Reverend Hale

15.

How does 'The Crucible' end for John Proctor?

a)

He escapes Salem and starts a new life elsewhere

b)

He is imprisoned for life but survives

c)

He is executed, choosing integrity over a false confession

d)

He is pardoned by the Governor and released