Act 2 Quiz for The Crucible: Test Your Knowledge

What does Judge Danforth accuse Elizabeth Proctor of during their conversation in Act 4?

Why does Judge Danforth claim that Elizabeth Proctor's 'dry eyes' are evidence of her unnatural life?

In the text, why does Judge Danforth rhetorically ask Elizabeth if she is 'stone'?

What is the significance of Judge Danforth's statement 'Take her out. It profit nothing she should speak to him!' in the context of the conversation?

How does Judge Danforth's demeanor towards Elizabeth Proctor change throughout the conversation in Act 4?

Elizabeth Proctor: Accusations & Demeanor

Judge Danforth accuses Elizabeth Proctor of lying about her husband's adultery and then lying again about her husband being accused of witchcraft.
He claims that her 'dry eyes' are evidence of her unnatural life because, in his view, a truthful and righteous person would be weeping uncontrollably over the accusation of her husband's witchcraft.
He rhetorically asks Elizabeth if she is 'stone' to illustrate his disbelief in her emotional coldness and to emphasize her apparent lack of remorse for John's accusation.
Judge Danforth's statement 'Take her out. It profit nothing she should speak to him!' highlights his unwillingness to listen to Elizabeth's perspective and his desire to maintain control over the situation.
Judge Danforth's demeanor towards Elizabeth gradually shifts from questioning to accusatory. He starts by trying to understand her motives, but eventually resorts to using her silence as a justification for his own convictions. He also uses her lack of emotional response as evidence of her guilt.

Test your knowledge of the dialogue in Act 2 Scene 2 of 'The Crucible' by Arthur Miller. Answer questions about the interaction between characters and the unfolding drama.