The Crucible Act 3 Study Guide Graded A

The Crucible Act 3 Study Guide Graded A+ Judge Hathorne - ANSWER-He is a judge presiding over the Salem witch trails along with Deputy Governor Danforth.Deputy Governor Danforth - ANSWER-He is the head judge of the Salem witch trials.He thinks he is fair-minded.

• As this act opens, what accusations does Giles Corey make? - ANSWER-Giles

Corey accuses that Thomas Putnam has been killing his neighbors to get land.

• What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse? - ANSWER-She was condemned to

hang because she was accused to witchcraft.

• When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, of what does Rev. Parris

accuse him? - ANSWER-He has been accused of trying to overthrow the court.

• What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his

Christian nature? - ANSWER-He doesn't go to church and plows on Sundays.

• What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to

make with him? - ANSWER-Elizabeth is pregnant and that she has one year to live for the baby.

• What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating a good

opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse? - ANSWER-They will arrest and question all 91 people.

• Discuss "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee." (page 95). -

ANSWER-If you are good, then no harm will come. If you do wrong, then bad things will come to you.

• What is Giles Corey's proof that Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land."? Why

won't he reveal his source? - ANSWER-Word of mouth from an honest man. He doesn't want the person to go to jail.

• What happens to Giles Corey? - ANSWER-He gets arrested and charged with

contempt of court.

• What is Rev. Hale's advice to John Proctor as he is about to read his deposition

before the court? - ANSWER-He needs to get a lawyer.

• What does Danforth think Mary Warren's appearance in the court might be? -

ANSWER-Mary's appearance might be that Satan is trying to overthrow the court.

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