The Crucible: Martha Corey Questioning and Court Interruption

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What is the reason for Giles and Francis interrupting the court?

  • To accuse Danforth of bias
  • To provide evidence that Martha Corey is not a witch (correct)
  • To protect their own reputation
  • To divert attention from the ongoing trial

How does Danforth react to the document presented by Proctor?

  • He dismisses it as irrelevant
  • He requests more evidence from Proctor
  • He orders the arrest of those who signed the document (correct)
  • He acknowledges its significance and stops the trial

What claim does Giles present through his deposition?

  • Accusation against Proctor
  • Accusation against Thomson Putnam (correct)
  • Evidence against Francis Nurse
  • Evidence against Elizabeth

Why won't Giles give the name of the person referred to in the deposition?

<p>He fears retaliation from the accused person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways has Reverend Hale's opinion changed since Act Two?

<p>He has become more skeptical of the accusations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mary unable to 'faint' on command?

<p>There is no group dynamic to support her (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Abigail claim a cold wind has struck her?

<p>To divert attention from the truth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Danforth have Elizabeth brought into the courtroom?

<p>To question her about the affair with Proctor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth lie?

<p>To stay loyal to John Proctor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hale’s reaction to these events?

<p>He questions the validity of the court's actions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abigail claims that Mary is threatening her in the form of a bird. Why does Abigail make this claim?

<p>To shift blame from herself to Mary. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mary change her story and accuse Proctor?

<p>Out of fear of Abigail's threats. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does Proctor give up? How can we tell?

<p>When he denounces God and the court. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document does Proctor present to Danforth? Why?

<p>'91 Signatures' petition to support Martha, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Danforth tell Proctor about Elizabeth? Why does he choose this point to share this piece of information? How does John react to the news?

<p>That Elizabeth is pregnant, to test Proctor's honesty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What claim does Giles present through his deposition?

<p>Thomas Putnam is using accusations for personal gain. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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