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What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?
What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?
the home of John and Elizabeth Proctor
Which statement best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor in the opening scene of Act II of The Crucible?
Which statement best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor in the opening scene of Act II of The Crucible?
They care about each other but seem ill at ease and not fully reconciled.
In Act II of The Crucible, what is most clearly Reverend Hale's reason for visiting the Proctors?
In Act II of The Crucible, what is most clearly Reverend Hale's reason for visiting the Proctors?
He wants to gather information about the Proctors to make his personal evaluation of them.
What is the most likely connection between the needle found in the poppet and the needle discovered in Abigail's belly?
What is the most likely connection between the needle found in the poppet and the needle discovered in Abigail's belly?
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In Act II of The Crucible, why does Proctor think that Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?
In Act II of The Crucible, why does Proctor think that Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?
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In Act II of The Crucible, what does Elizabeth mean when she tells John, 'The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you'?
In Act II of The Crucible, what does Elizabeth mean when she tells John, 'The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you'?
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In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor tells Mary Warren, 'It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women.' What is he most likely implying about Mary's behavior?
In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor tells Mary Warren, 'It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women.' What is he most likely implying about Mary's behavior?
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Which of the following best describes Reverend Hale, based on his interview with John Proctor in Act II of The Crucible? Which excerpt from Act II best supports the answer?
Which of the following best describes Reverend Hale, based on his interview with John Proctor in Act II of The Crucible? Which excerpt from Act II best supports the answer?
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In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor claims to know the source of all the problems in Salem. Whom or what does he blame?
In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor claims to know the source of all the problems in Salem. Whom or what does he blame?
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Which stage of the plot's dramatic arc is best illustrated by these lines from Act II of The Crucible?
Which stage of the plot's dramatic arc is best illustrated by these lines from Act II of The Crucible?
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When Hale appears at the Proctors' door in Act II of The Crucible, he is described as 'different now--drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now.' What internal conflict accounts for this change?
When Hale appears at the Proctors' door in Act II of The Crucible, he is described as 'different now--drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now.' What internal conflict accounts for this change?
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John Proctor engages in external conflicts with several characters in Act II of The Crucible, including his wife, Elizabeth. Which best describes the main source of strife between them?
John Proctor engages in external conflicts with several characters in Act II of The Crucible, including his wife, Elizabeth. Which best describes the main source of strife between them?
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What is Proctor's main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court in Act III of The Crucible?
What is Proctor's main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court in Act III of The Crucible?
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In Act III of The Crucible, what happens as a result of Proctor's submission of the written testament of people who support the accused women?
In Act III of The Crucible, what happens as a result of Proctor's submission of the written testament of people who support the accused women?
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In Act III of The Crucible, which character employs arguments that are merely personal attacks on the integrity of witnesses?
In Act III of The Crucible, which character employs arguments that are merely personal attacks on the integrity of witnesses?
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Which factor most clearly explains Hale's attempt to intervene on behalf of Proctor in Act III of The Crucible?
Which factor most clearly explains Hale's attempt to intervene on behalf of Proctor in Act III of The Crucible?
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In Act III of The Crucible, what causes Mary Warren to recant her confession and rejoin Abigail and the other girls?
In Act III of The Crucible, what causes Mary Warren to recant her confession and rejoin Abigail and the other girls?
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In The Crucible, Act III, what does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, 'God dams our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together'?
In The Crucible, Act III, what does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, 'God dams our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together'?
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In Act III of The Crucible, when Francis Nurse is horrified at Proctor's confession of adultery with Abigail, Proctor says, 'Oh. Francis, I wish you had some evil in you that you might know me!' Which of the following best explains this meaning?
In Act III of The Crucible, when Francis Nurse is horrified at Proctor's confession of adultery with Abigail, Proctor says, 'Oh. Francis, I wish you had some evil in you that you might know me!' Which of the following best explains this meaning?
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Which sentence best explains why Danforth responds so angrily to Hale's point of view in the following passage from Act III of The Crucible?
Which sentence best explains why Danforth responds so angrily to Hale's point of view in the following passage from Act III of The Crucible?
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Consider the course of the plot and the characters' choices and actions in Act III of The Crucible. Which of the following does playwright Arthur Miller appear to regard as the worst crime? Which of the following story elements best conveys your answer?
Consider the course of the plot and the characters' choices and actions in Act III of The Crucible. Which of the following does playwright Arthur Miller appear to regard as the worst crime? Which of the following story elements best conveys your answer?
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Which inference about Judge Hathorne's personality is best supported by the way he questions Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III of The Crucible?
Which inference about Judge Hathorne's personality is best supported by the way he questions Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III of The Crucible?
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What does the indirect characterization in Act III of The Crucible suggest most clearly about Ezekiel Cheever's personality?
What does the indirect characterization in Act III of The Crucible suggest most clearly about Ezekiel Cheever's personality?
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According to Act III of The Crucible, which of the following describes Abigail's most likely motivation for accusing Elizabeth? Which line of dialogue from Act III best supports your answer?
According to Act III of The Crucible, which of the following describes Abigail's most likely motivation for accusing Elizabeth? Which line of dialogue from Act III best supports your answer?
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Study Notes
Setting and Relationships
- Act II is set in the Proctor household, highlighting domestic tensions amid societal turmoil.
- John and Elizabeth Proctor exhibit care for each other but are marked by unease and unresolved issues from John's affair.
Reverend Hale's Visit
- Reverend Hale visits the Proctors to gather information for his assessment of their characters amid the witch trials.
- Hale's earlier confidence in his mission is contrasted by a sense of guilt as events worsen in Salem.
Abigail's Manipulations
- Abigail Williams uses the needle found in the poppet as evidence against Elizabeth Proctor, having previously observed Mary Warren sewing it.
- Proctor believes Abigail accuses Elizabeth out of revenge for his rejection, showcasing her vindictive nature.
Themes of Guilt and Judgment
- Elizabeth informs John that he carries the burden of his guilt within, alluding to his internal moral struggle.
- Proctor's critique of Mary Warren's actions underscores the hypocrisy prevalent in the witch trials.
Conflict and Rising Action
- The tension between John and Elizabeth largely stems from Proctor's past with Abigail, which remains a source of conflict.
- Proctor's actions in court during Act III aim to save his wife, escalating the drama and revealing deep-seated issues.
Court Dynamics
- Act III introduces Danforth, whose authority is challenged by Hale and Proctor; he reacts defensively when questioning the court's integrity.
- The court is depicted as a corrupt institution fueled by fear and personal vendettas, with Danforth's anger reflecting his identification with its power.
Moral Complexity
- The play critiques the betrayal of friends and family as one of the gravest sins, with characters frequently facing moral dilemmas.
- Judge Hathorne’s dogmatic nature and Ezekiel Cheever’s naiveté highlight the dangers of blind compliance to unjust authority.
Abigail's True Intentions
- Abigail's motivations to accuse Elizabeth stem from a desire to remove her rival for Proctor's affections, emphasizing the destructive power of jealousy.
- This manipulation culminates in significant dramatic tension as characters grapple with the consequences of their actions.
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