The Crucible Act III

As the curtain rises on this act, what shocking accusation does Giles Corey throw into the mix?

• c) He states that Reverend Parris had an affair with his wife.

• a) He claims that Thomas Putnam asked his daughter to make an accusation so he could buy up his neighbor's land while he's in jail.

• d) He turns on John Proctor and urges Francis Nurse to turn John Proctor in for conspiring with the devil.

• b) He accuses Hale of coming to Salem to stir up trouble.

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What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?

• d) She will be hanged.

• c) She is pregnant.

• b) She has escaped from jail.

• a) She has confessed to witchcraft.

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When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, what does Reverend Parris accuse him of?

• a) Theft

• b) Witchcraft

• c) Adultery

• d) Conspiracy against the court

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What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?

• d) Failure to tithe and not fasting during Lent.

• a) Failure to attend church and not baptizing all three of his children.

• b) Failure to say his prayers and not owning a Bible.

• c) Failure to confess his sins and not attending communion.

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What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?

• a) Elizabeth is pregnant, and he offers to spare her if Proctor drops his claim that the girls are frauds.

• b) Elizabeth is acquitted, and he offers Proctor a reduced sentence.

• c) Elizabeth has escaped, and he offers Proctor a chance to leave Salem.

• d) Elizabeth is condemned, and he offers to spare her if Proctor names more witches.

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What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating a good opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?

• c) They will be arrested for questioning.

• d) They will be given immunity.

• a) They will be excommunicated.

• b) They will be rewarded.

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"Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee." Who said it, and why does it matter?

• b) Dep. Gov. Danforth; it is a legal principle in Salem.

• d) Ann Putnam; she is, arguably, the one responsible for the accusations since she requested that Tituba conjure the spirits of her dead babies.

• a) Reverend Parris; It is a commandment from the Bible.

• c) John Proctor; It is ironic because when Mary confesses the truth, she's tormented by the girls.

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Why won't Giles Corey reveal his source as proof that Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land"?

• c) Corey saw Putnam changing property boundaries and secretly receiving permission from Judge Hathorne.

• b) Corey overheard Putnam discussing land deals with Parris.

• d) Corey fears that he will cause trouble for his witness with the court after he brought up his wife and her books.

• a) Corey is the one who witnessed Putnam buying land from the church.

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What is Reverend Hale’s advice to John Proctor as he is about to read his deposition before the court?

• b) Plead not guilty and demand a fair trial.

• a) Go home and ask for a lawyer to help him present his case.

• d) Flee Salem and seek asylum in another town.

• c) Deny everything and blame others.

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What does John Proctor do in a desperate attempt to discredit Abigail?

• a) He accuses her of being a witch.

• b) He reveals his affair with her.

• c) He claims she is trying to steal his land.

• d) He accuses her of lying to the court.

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