Question 1

When Abigail says to Danforth, “Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits?  Beware of it!” she is

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using her power to threaten him.

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saying that she regrets accusing innocent people.

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asking Danforth to help her.

Question 2

Why would Judge Danforth be considered an unfair judge?

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He is more concerned with upholding the honor of the court than justice and people's lives.

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He truly believes the girls and their claims.

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He is concerned for his reputation.

Question 3

According to testimony in court, what is Thomas Putnam's main motivation for accusing others of witchcraft?

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To gain their land

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To find real witches

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For revenge on people he doesn't like

Question 4

According to Danforth, why is witchery such an unusual crime?

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Because only the person afflicted could testify that it was happening to them.

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Because the witch would often make a mistake and accuse themselves.

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Because witchcraft is obviously fake.

Question 5

What is Proctor's main motivation in revealing his affair with Abigail?

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All of the above.

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To demonstrate that she wants vengeance.

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To save Elizabeth.

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To show that she is not as innocent as she seems.

Question 6

Elizabeth Proctor did not tell Danforth that Abigail had an affair because she

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wanted to save John’s reputation.

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wanted John to be arrested.

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did not want to hurt Abigail’s reputation.

Question 7

What is the explanation for Mary Warren’s ability to faint in court?

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She could faint because she was caught up in the excitement and commotion in court.

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She can faint at will and used this to make herself more believable.

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She was afflicted by the witches, who sent out their spirits to harm her.

Question 8

When John Proctor is facing death, what does Hale urge him to do?

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Confess even though he is innocent.

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Refuse to confess.

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Blame someone else.

Question 9

Why does Reverend Hale quit the court at the end of Act III?

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He believes that the court is not providing justice by arresting everyone who testifies against the girls.

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He is being witched and told to try to undermine the court.

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He doesn't like John Proctor.

Question 10

What is ironic about Proctor saying that Elizabeth will never lie?

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Immediately after, she lies to try to save her husband.

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She lies to save herself.

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She lies to get him in trouble.

Question 11

What is Proctor trying to protect when he takes his signed warrant away from Danforth?

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His name

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His wife

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The court

Question 12

What happens to Abigail in Act IV?

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She steals Reverend Parris's money and runs away.

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She is FINALLY accused of witchcraft.

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The other girls all turn on her.

Question 13

In the final act, what is ironic about what Reverend Hale is doing in the jails?

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He is a minister, and he is encouraging people to lie to save their lives.

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He is a minister, and he is witching people.

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He is a minister, and he is trying to get the accused to accuse others for the court.

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