Analyzing Act 3 of The Crucible

In Act 3 of 'The Crucible', Judge Hawthorne interrogates Martha Corey, while Giles Corey and Frances Nurse present evidence. John Proctor arrives with Mary Warren, who confesses the girls' testimony is fraudulent. Reverend Parris accuses Proctor of court subversion. Proctor presents a deposition signed by 91 townspeople vouching for the accused women's integrity. Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of land greed, leading to his arrest. Proctor submits Mary's deposition naming Abigail as the conspiracy leader. Abigail manipulates the court, and Proctor admits to an affair with her. Elizabeth denies the affair, condemning Proctor. Abigail's deceit continues, leading to Proctor and Corey's arrest. Reverend Hale denounces the trials, but the court remains unyielding, highlighting the dangers of guilt by association.

Who is being interrogated by Judge Hawthorne at the beginning of Act 3?

• Martha Corey

• Abigail Williams

• John Proctor

• Mary Warren

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What does John Proctor present to Danforth to prove the innocence of the accused?

• A bible

• A signed confession

• A deposition from 91 townspeople

• A letter from Elizabeth

What motivates the witch-hunt according to Giles Corey?

• Religious fervor

• Political power

• Fear of the devil

• Vengeance and greed for land

Who claims the girls' testimonies are fraudulent?

• Reverend Hale

• Giles Corey

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Mary Warren

What does John Proctor confess to in court?

• Witchcraft

• Adultery with Abigail

• Lying to the court

• Stealing

Who is accused of leading the conspiracy among the girls?

• Abigail Williams

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Mary Warren

• Rebecca Nurse

Why does Elizabeth Proctor deny John's confession?

• To protect his reputation

• She didn't know about the affair

• She was confused

• To spite him

Who denounces the witch-hunt and trials?

• Reverend Parris

• Judge Danforth

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

What is the court's stance on accepting evidence against the witch trials?

• Refuses to accept any evidence

• Openly accepts all evidence

• Only accepts evidence from officials

• Accepts evidence with skepticism

What does the court demand as proof of the depositions' veracity?

• Witness testimonies

• Physical evidence

• Names of the people who signed

• A confession from the accused