The Crucible Act 4

What has happened to Abigail and Mercy Lewis?

• They have been arrested.

• They have been executed by hanging.

• They have been murdered.

• They have run away.

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Who suggests to Danforth that the hangings be postponed? He does this because he fears for his life.

• Francis Nurse

• Thomas Putnam

• Reverend Parris

• Giles Corey

What does Parris find on his doorstop?

• A poppet

• A threatening letter

• A dagger

• A dead cat

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Who was crushed to death instead of hung?

• Thomas Putnam

• Francis Nurse

• Giles Corey

• George Jacobs

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Why did Giles Corey refuse to either confirm or deny the charges against him?

• So that he would be set free.
• So that his land would go to his children.
• To save Martha's life.
• Because he was guilty.

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What might the community do if Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor are killed?

• The people may not pay their taxes.
• The people may try to kill more witches.
• The people may leave Salem.
• The people may riot and overthrow the court.

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Why does John Proctor rip up his confession?

• To save his reputation. His name is all he has and he would rather die than destroy it.

• He didn't want to die.

• To save Elizabeth, they would kill her if he was a witch.

• To prove that he is innocent.

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They talk about another town that kicked the court out. What town kicked out the court?

• Andover

• Boston

• Salem

• Maine

What conclusions about current life in Salem can be drawn from the fact that orphans beg for food and cows roam the streets?

• The community is in a state of chaos.

• Salem is no longer a farming community.

• Pirates have attacked Salem.

• The witches in prison are casting spells on the village.

What does Tituba say she and Sarah Good are doing at the start of Act 4?

• Waiting for the jailer to set them free.

• Waiting for Hale to bless them.

• Waiting for a visit from Abigail.

• Waiting for the devil to fly them to Barbados.

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