“The Crucible” Act 3 Reading Guide - Dearborn …



5153025-416560Bell work quiz over this study guide next class! 00Bell work quiz over this study guide next class! Directions: Use the following questions to refine your understanding of act 3. Restate the question and answer on a separate sheet of paper. If answers are not in this format, they will be marked wrong.What happens when people seem to criticize the court’s proceedings? Why does this happen when people criticize the court? (hint: Look at Judge Danforth’s conversation with John Proctor before he Proctor reads his deposition) What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?Why do Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth? What does Giles Corey tell Judge Danforth about his previous court hearings and how does he try to establish credibility with Judge Danforth? (hint: Judge Danforth’s father)What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature? Give textual evidence to support your answer. (Quote the 2 piece of evidence from the text)What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?Why does he try to make this deal? (Think about the importance of the court in this community and what Judge Danforth’s reasons for arresting people.)What paper did 91 people sign? What is going to happen to them? “…a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between.” Explain the importance of Danforth’s statement. What is Giles Corey’s proof that Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land."? Why won’t he reveal his source?What is Reverend Hale’s advice as John Proctor is about to read his disposition before the court, regarding Mary Warren? “We burn a hot fire here; it burns down all concealment.” What does Judge Danforth mean by this? How is this foreshadowing possible secrets that will be exposed later?Hawthorne thinks of a test for Mary. What is it? Can she do it? Why or why not? Proctor calls Abigail a whore, and he confesses his lechery. Why does he do that? Who is called to back up John’s testimony? What happens?What do the girls do to Mary? What is her response? Why does Mary Warren reverse her position? What do you think John Proctor means when he says, "God is dead!"?What does Hale do when Proctor is arrested? ................
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