The Crucible Quiz

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What method was used to pressure Giles Corey into pleading during his trial?

Starvation

Isolation

Waterboarding

Pressing with heavy stones (correct)

What does John Proctor struggle with concerning his confession?

His own sense of honesty (correct)

The need for approval from the town

Desire for revenge against the court

The fear of punishment

What does Elizabeth Proctor believe about John's confession?

It will save his life.

It is necessary for the village's safety.

It will bring them peace.

It is an act of dishonor. (correct)

How does Proctor feel about the manner in which others are dying in the trials?

They are innocent victims. Signup and view all the answers

What is Proctor's view on presenting his confession in written form?

It is unnecessary and humiliating. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary activity of Reverend Hale in the jail according to the content?

He prays with the condemned individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is Marshal Herrick's condition when he enters the cell?

He is tired and nearly drunk. Signup and view all the answers

What concerning behavior does Judge Hathorne mention about Reverend Parris?

Parris is seen weeping and appears mad. Signup and view all the answers

What is Danforth's reaction to Reverend Hale's presence in the jail?

He is suspicious of Hale's intentions. Signup and view all the answers

What does Danforth note about the condition of the jail cell?

There is a significant stench. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of Mister Parris related to Abigail?

She has vanished without a trace. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?

He believes it will undermine the authority of the court. Signup and view all the answers

What does Cheever imply when discussing the cows?

People are more concerned about property than justice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hale's return signify in the context of the hangings?

A chance for the condemned to repent and save themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is Danforth's attitude towards the prisoners who refuse to confess?

He believes they are fools for not confessing. Signup and view all the answers

How does Parris describe the sentiment towards executions in the village?

There are signs of growing discontent among the townspeople. Signup and view all the answers

What does Danforth imply about his duties as a judge in relation to the ten hanged?

He will do anything to maintain the court's integrity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the current condition of John Proctor as described by Herrick?

He is chained to the wall and appears lifeless. Signup and view all the answers

What is Danforth's primary concern regarding Proctor's wife?

To know if she can persuade Proctor to confess. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hale accuse himself of during his conversation with Elizabeth?

Misguiding the town. Signup and view all the answers

How does Elizabeth initially respond to Hale's suggestion regarding Proctor's confession?

She expresses doubt about the suggestion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of Giles Corey as revealed in the discussion between Proctor and Elizabeth?

He died silent under the law. Signup and view all the answers

What does Hale argue about life and principle during his conversation with Elizabeth?

Life is the most valuable gift from God. Signup and view all the answers

The Crucible Quiz

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What method was used to pressure Giles Corey into pleading during his trial?

What does John Proctor struggle with concerning his confession?

What does Elizabeth Proctor believe about John's confession?

How does Proctor feel about the manner in which others are dying in the trials?

What is Proctor's view on presenting his confession in written form?

What is the primary activity of Reverend Hale in the jail according to the content?

What is Marshal Herrick's condition when he enters the cell?

What concerning behavior does Judge Hathorne mention about Reverend Parris?

What is Danforth's reaction to Reverend Hale's presence in the jail?

What does Danforth note about the condition of the jail cell?

What is the main concern of Mister Parris related to Abigail?

Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the hangings?

What does Cheever imply when discussing the cows?

What does Hale's return signify in the context of the hangings?

What is Danforth's attitude towards the prisoners who refuse to confess?

How does Parris describe the sentiment towards executions in the village?

What does Danforth imply about his duties as a judge in relation to the ten hanged?

What is the current condition of John Proctor as described by Herrick?

What is Danforth's primary concern regarding Proctor's wife?

What does Hale accuse himself of during his conversation with Elizabeth?

How does Elizabeth initially respond to Hale's suggestion regarding Proctor's confession?

What is the fate of Giles Corey as revealed in the discussion between Proctor and Elizabeth?

What does Hale argue about life and principle during his conversation with Elizabeth?

What does Danforth accuse Elizabeth of lacking in response to Proctor's imminent hanging?

What does Proctor inquire about concerning his children when he sees Elizabeth?

Why does Hale return to the scene despite having no connection to the court?

What does Danforth instruct when Elizabeth enters the room?

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