Characters & Motives
What does John Proctor want Mary Warren to tell the court?
A. Elizabeth is a witch
B. The girls are pretending and making the accusations up
C. Abigail is secretly working for the Devil
D. Reverend Hale is lying
B. The girls are pretending and making the accusations up
Who is the main judge questioning witnesses in Act 3?
A. Reverend Hale
B. Judge Hathorne
C. Deputy Governor Danforth
D. Reverend Parris
C. Deputy Governor Danforth
Who brings a deposition to court defending Elizabeth, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey?
A. Francis Nurse
B. Giles Corey
C. John Proctor
D. Reverend Hale
A. Francis Nurse
What does Francis Nurse bring to the court to defend Elizabeth, Rebecca Nurse, and Martha Corey?
A. A confession
B. A petition signed by people who know the women
C. A letter from Abigail
D. A list of witches
B. A petition signed by people who know the women
Who strongly argues that the court must believe the girls' accusations?
A. John Proctor
B. Danforth
C. Giles Corey
D. Reverend Hale
B. Danforth
Why does John Proctor decide to reveal his affair with Abigail?
A. He wants Abigail to marry him
B. He wants Elizabeth to forgive him
C. He hopes to prove Abigail has a reason to accuse Elizabeth
D. He wants to become a judge
C. He hopes to prove Abigail has a reason to accuse Elizabeth
What does Danforth believe about the court's authority?
A. Everyone should be allowed to ignore the court
B. The court must be obeyed
C. The girls should make all the decisions
D. Reverend Hale should control the court
B. The court must be obeyed
What does Giles Corey accuse Thomas Putnam of doing?
A. Stealing chickens
B. Trying to gain people's land after they are accused
C. Lying about his wife
D. Practicing witchcraft
B. Trying to gain people's land after they are accused
What happens when Mary Warren tries to prove that the girls were pretending?
A. The girls turn against Mary and accuse her
B. Danforth immediately believes Mary
C. Abigail admits everything
D. Elizabeth is released
A. The girls turn against Mary and accuse her
When John Proctor says, “I have known her,” what is he admitting?
A. He has known Abigail since childhood
B. He has studied witchcraft with Abigail
C. He had an affair with Abigail
D. He knows Abigail is a witch
C. He had an affair with Abigail
Why does Elizabeth lie when Danforth questions her about John's affair?
A. She wants to protect John
B. She wants Abigail to be arrested
C. She is afraid of Reverend Hale
D. She doesn't remember what happened
A. She wants to protect John
Why does Danforth delay Elizabeth Proctor's execution?
A. She is pregnant
B. John asks him to
C. Abigail changes her story
D. Reverend Hale demands it
A. She is pregnant
What evidence does John Proctor provide to show that Abigail has a reason to accuse Elizabeth?
A. A letter from Abigail
B. A confession from Mary Warren
C. His admission that he had an affair with Abigail
D. A statement from Reverend Hale
C. His admission that he had an affair with Abigail
What does Danforth do when Giles Corey refuses to reveal the name of the person who told him about Thomas Putnam?
A. He arrests Giles immediately
B. He ignores Giles's accusation
C. He asks Reverend Hale to investigate Putnam
D. He sends Putnam to jail
B. He ignores Giles's accusation
What does John Proctor mean when he cries, “God is dead!”?
A. He literally believes God has died
B. He is expressing his despair over the corruption and injustice around him
C. He has decided to become a witch
D. He is trying to scare Abigail
B. He is expressing his despair over the corruption and injustice around him
How does Abigail respond when the court begins questioning her credibility?
A. She admits that she was lying
B. She apologizes to Mary
C. She becomes frightened and leaves
D. She accuses Mary of attacking her with witchcraft
D. She accuses Mary of attacking her with witchcraft
Why is the court reluctant to believe Giles Corey?
A. Giles refuses to speak
B. Giles has been arrested before
C. He cannot reveal the name of the person who gave him his information
D. Danforth knows Giles is a witch
C. He cannot reveal the name of the person who gave him his information
What does Mary Warren originally reveal about the girls' behavior?
A. They were actually seeing spirits
B. Abigail forced them to lie
C. They were pretending
D. Reverend Parris told them what to say
C. They were pretending
Which statement BEST explains one of the major conflicts in Act 3?
A. The characters are mainly fighting over who owns land in Salem.
B. The characters must decide whether to tell the truth or protect themselves and others from the consequences of the truth.
C. The court is trying to determine which religion is correct.
D. Abigail and Mary are competing to become judges.
B. The characters must decide whether to tell the truth or protect themselves and others from the consequences of the truth.
Why is Abigail's behavior in court important to understanding her character?
A. She calmly admits when she is wrong
B. She uses accusations and fear to protect herself
C. She wants to help Mary Warren
D. She wants John Proctor to confess
B. She uses accusations and fear to protect herself
Why does Reverend Hale eventually leave the court?
A. He is ordered to leave
B. He realizes the court is not fairly seeking the truth
C. He wants to protect Abigail
D. He is tired of listening to the witnesses
B. He realizes the court is not fairly seeking the truth
What is one major problem with the court's reasoning in Act 3?
A. The court has too much physical evidence
B. The court often accepts accusations as evidence while questioning people who challenge them
C. The court refuses to listen to Abigail
D. The judges do not care about witchcraft
B. The court often accepts accusations as evidence while questioning people who challenge them
Why is Elizabeth's lie especially damaging to John's case?
A. It makes Abigail look innocent
B. It makes John appear dishonest because he already confessed
C. It causes Elizabeth to be arrested immediately
D. It proves that Elizabeth is a witch
B. It makes John appear dishonest because he already confessed
What happens to John Proctor at the end of Act 3?
A. He escapes Salem
B. He is forgiven by Danforth
C. He is arrested after being accused of witchcraft
D. He leaves with Abigail
C. He is arrested after being accused of witchcraft
What is ironic about Elizabeth lying to protect John?
A. Her lie helps John escape
B. Her lie makes Abigail confess
C. Her attempt to protect John actually hurts his case
D. Her lie causes Danforth to release everyone
C. Her attempt to protect John actually hurts his case