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WorksheetsThe Crucible Act 4 (Summary)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who is in hysterics claiming the Devil is coming for them at the beginning of Act 4?
Elizabeth Proctor
Sarah Good and Tituba
Reverend Hale
John Proctor
What is the main reason Reverend Hale visits the prisoners in Act 4?
To convince them to escape
To persuade them to falsely confess to witchcraft
To pray with them
To deliver food and supplies
What is John Proctor's major internal conflict in Act 4?
Whether to confess falsely to witchcraft or maintain his innocence
Whether to escape from prison or wait for rescue
Whether to accuse Abigail or protect her
Whether to ask for forgiveness from the court or flee Salem
What does John Proctor ultimately refuse to do before his execution?
Confess to meeting with the Devil
Beg for mercy from the judges
Sign a written confession of witchcraft
Deny his involvement in witchcraft
What does Reverend Hale plead Elizabeth Proctor to do in the jail?
To convince John Proctor to confess
To pray with the other prisoners
To escape with him
To forgive Abigail
What are the authorities' concerns about the pending executions?
Fear of retaliation from the accused
Concerns about public outcry and rebellion
Worries about the Devil's retaliation
Fear of natural disasters occurring
Who tears up the signed confession of witchcraft?
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
Judge Hathorne
Elizabeth Proctor
How does John Proctor ultimately face his death?
He escapes the gallows and goes into hiding
He curses the judges and authorities
He recites prayers for forgiveness
He chooses to die honorably, refusing a false confession
What does John Proctor say is more important to him than his life?
His reputation
His family's safety
His wealth
His religious beliefs
What is the fate of Abigail Williams at the end of Act 4?
She is arrested and imprisoned
She confesses her lies and apologizes
She escapes Salem and is never found
Her and Mercy rob Parris and runaway
Who expresses the desire to save John Proctor's life by having him confess to witchcraft?
Judge Hathorne
Reverend Parris
Reverend Hale
Elizabeth Proctor
What is Elizabeth Proctor's response when John Proctor decides not to sign the confession?
She begs him to reconsider
She refuses to speak to him
She supports his decision
She tries to tear up the confession herself
How many people are scheduled for execution the next day in Act 4?
Three
Fourteen
One
Twenty
Who is concerned about the public outcry if more people are executed?
Reverend Parris
Deputy Governor Danforth
Judge Hathorne
Reverend Hale
How does 'The Crucible' end for John Proctor?
He escapes Salem and starts a new life elsewhere
He is imprisoned for life but survives
He is executed, choosing integrity over a false confession
He is pardoned by the Governor and released
