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Why do Giles and Francis interrupt the court?
Why do Giles and Francis interrupt the court?
- To accuse Martha Corey of witchcraft
- To support the court's decisions
- To present evidence in defense of their wives (correct)
- To distract the court from the trial proceedings
How do Danforth and Hathorne react to the interruption by Giles and Francis?
How do Danforth and Hathorne react to the interruption by Giles and Francis?
- With appreciation for their courage
- With acceptance and gratitude
- With amusement at their audacity
- With upset, viewing it as an obstruction to the proceedings (correct)
Why does Danforth tell Proctor that Elizabeth is pregnant?
Why does Danforth tell Proctor that Elizabeth is pregnant?
- To congratulate Proctor on the news
- To test Proctor's honesty and observe his reaction (correct)
- To warn Proctor about Elizabeth's health
- To show sympathy towards the couple
What is Hale's reaction to Giles and Francis interrupting the court proceedings?
What is Hale's reaction to Giles and Francis interrupting the court proceedings?
Why is the questioning of Martha Corey considered unfair?
Why is the questioning of Martha Corey considered unfair?
How does Parris react to Giles and Francis presenting evidence in defense of their wives?
How does Parris react to Giles and Francis presenting evidence in defense of their wives?
Why is Giles Corey upset with Danforth's reaction to the document with 91 signatures?
Why is Giles Corey upset with Danforth's reaction to the document with 91 signatures?
What claim does Giles Corey make in his deposition?
What claim does Giles Corey make in his deposition?
Why does Giles Corey refuse to give the name mentioned in his deposition?
Why does Giles Corey refuse to give the name mentioned in his deposition?
Why is Reverend Hale more critical of the court proceedings in Act Three compared to Act Two?
Why is Reverend Hale more critical of the court proceedings in Act Three compared to Act Two?
Why does Danforth have Elizabeth brought into the courtroom?
Why does Danforth have Elizabeth brought into the courtroom?
Why does Elizabeth lie in the courtroom?
Why does Elizabeth lie in the courtroom?
