The Crucible Act 3 Quiz

Where does Act 3 take place?

• The Proctor household

• The Salem meeting house / courtroom

• Reverend Parris’s house

• The church attic

What does John Proctor bring to the court to try to free his wife?

• A confession from Abigail

• A petition signed by 91 people

• A letter from Reverend Hale

• A sermon condemning witchcraft

What happens to the people who signed the petition?

• They are rewarded by the court

• They are arrested for questioning

• They are accused of witchcraft

• They are forced to recant

What does Giles Corey accuse Thomas Putnam of?

• Being a warlock

• Accusing people to gain their land

• Stealing church money

• Lying about Abigail’s involvement

Why is Giles Corey arrested?

• He confesses to witchcraft

• He refuses to name his source

• He threatens Judge Danforth

• He tries to flee Salem

What is Mary Warren asked to do to prove she was pretending?

• Faint on command

• Scream like the other girls

• Write a new affidavit

• Repeat Abigail’s accusations

How does Abigail respond when questioned about the truth of the accusations?

• She confesses everything

• She runs from the courtroom

• She threatens Danforth and pretends to see a spirit

• She blames Reverend Parris

What dramatic event occurs when Elizabeth is brought in to testify?

• She curses Abigail

• She collapses and faints

• She lies to protect John’s reputation

• She admits to practicing witchcraft

What does John Proctor confess in court?

• He killed someone in a fight

• He had an affair with Abigail Williams

• He is guilty of witchcraft

• He helped Mary write a false affidavit

What does Mary Warren ultimately do at the end of Act 3?

• Runs away with Proctor

• Betrays Proctor and rejoins Abigail

• Confesses to lying in court

• Reveals Abigail’s confession