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The Crucible Act III

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What is Parris's argument against Proctor? That Proctor is trying to overthrow the court.
What does Mary tell Danforth? "It were pretense, sir." The girls have been lying.
When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow? He allows her time to see if her "natural signs" appear. If they do not, and she is truly pregnant, he will allow her one year before she is hanged, to have her baby.
What paper did ninety-one people sign? That Rebecca, Elizabeth and Martha were all good, upstanding, God-loving citizens.
". . . a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between." Explain the importance of Danforth's statement. Either people were witches or they weren't. There was no room for "appearances." If one opposed the court, one would be in contempt. There was no room for error on the part of the court and no room for question or correction of the court.
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave? "Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee."
Of what does Giles accuse Putnam? He accuses him of killing his neighbors for their land.
What is Hale's problem as Proctor and his friends present evidence to Danforth? That the people who had been accused and sentenced so far could very well have been innocent.
What test does Hawthorne of for Mary. Can she do it? Why or why not? He asks Mary to faint, as she fainted in the courtroom. No, she can't do it in front of Hawthorne on demand.
Proctor calls Abigail a whore, and he confesses his lechery. Danforth tests Proctor's statement by calling for Elizabeth and asking her why Abigail was dismissed. What does Elizabeth say? Why? She lies to protect John, saying she only thought he had "turned" from her.
What do the girls do to Mary? What is her response? They pretend that her spirit is coming to get them, that she is herself doing some bewitching. Mary tells them to stop it, but when they don't, she ends up breaking down and joining them (for her own protection).
What happens to Proctor? He is jailed for his contempt of the court and his suspicious activities.
What does Hale do? He quits the court.
Hale denounces the proceedings of the court because he .. believes the testimony of Mary Warren and John Proctor.
When Abigail says to Danforth, "Think you be so mighty that the power ofHell may not turn your wits? Beware of it!" she is using her power to threaten him
Why do Giles and Frances want to see Danforth? They want to persuade the judge that their wives are good women.
What does Proctor end up confessing about himself? He had an affair with Abigail
Of what does Giles accuse Putnam? He accuses him of killing his neighbors for their land
How does Danforth check Proctor's story? He brings Elizabeth in and asks her why she fired Abigail
How does Mary Warren react under the pressure of the girls? She breaks down and points her finger at John Proctor saying he is with the devil.
What can you conclude about Parris from Act Three? He truly fears for his life.
What do the girls do to Mary? They pretend that her spirit is coming to get them.
Giles Corey is arrested because he refuses to ... name the person who accused Putnam of grabbing land.
Elizabeth Proctor did not tell Danforth that Abigail was a harlot because she ... wanted to save John's reputation.
Hale begins seriously to doubt the morality and motivations of the trials when he ... signs Rebeca's death sentence.
Who has proof that the girls are frauds? Giles Corey, John Proctor, Francis Nurse
When Mary Warren testifies against them, what do Abigail and her troop of girls do? They claim that Mary is bewitching them.
What does the court do with John Proctor? It arrests and tries him for witchcraft.
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