Act 3
How does Reverend Hale feel about the trials at the end of Act 3?
He recognizes the corruption of the trials.
Filled with chaos, accusations, and despair.
What does Judge Danforth believe about the testimonies of the girls?
It is faultless and should not be questioned.
What does Mary Warren do during her confession?
Turns on John Proctor and accuses him of witchcraft.
Why is Elizabeth's hanging delayed?
She is pregnant
Why does Giles Corey refuse to give the name of the person who accused Thomas Putnam?
Why is it significant that Proctor chose to tear up his confession?
He redeems himself as an honest man.
Why does Elizabeth lie about John's affair?
She wants to protect her husband's reputation.
What does Abigail do when Proctor exposes their affair?
She pretends to see a yellow bird in the rafters to divert the court's attention.
How has the treatment of the accused victims changed in Act 4?
It has become extremely harsh.
What is the turning point of Act 3?
Abigail turns on Mary Warren and accuses her of witchcraft.
They have already started executing people and pardoning others could cause a riot.
What is Reverend Hale's role in Act 4?
He tries to save the accused by praying with them and pleading for their confessions.
How does Judge Danforth react to Proctor's accusations against the girls?
What is John Proctor's fate?
What happens to Proctor at the end of Act 3?
He is arrested for witchcraft.
Why will Giles Corey not give the court an answer to his accusations?
He wants his sons to inherit his land.
What does John Proctor do at the end of Act 4?
He refuses to confess and accepts his execution.
What does Proctor do to challenge the court proceedings?
Confesses to his affair to discredit Abigail.
Why does Reverend Parris want to delay the executions in Act 4?
He fears rebellion and violence
Explain the irony in Elizabeth lying about John's affair.
What is happening with the trial in Andover?
There are rumors that the court has been overthrown.
Where is Abigail at the end of Act 4?
She has fled town with Mercy Lewis.
What does Elizabeth do when she is called to testify in Act 3?
She lies about John's affair to protect him
How does Giles Corey die?
He is pressed to death with stones