act 3 study guide questions and answers to the crucible – Flashcards
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describe deputy governor Danforth
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he's a very proud man and he doesn't like his authority being challenged
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what does Ezekiel Cheever say about John when he appears at the general court with evidence that the accusations are fraud?
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he plows on Sunday cuz he's supposed to be at church
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what is the deal that Danforth tries to make with John Proctor?
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if he dropped the charges he will not try Elizabeth for another year
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what does judge Hawthorne ask Mary Warren to do in court that she cannot do?
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She couldn't faint
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what does abigail williams do as soon as danforth begins enough to question her?
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She begins to threaten danforth
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what secret does john proctor reveal to prove the girls are lying?
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he reveals that Abigail is seeking revenge
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what does John tell the court about his wife?
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she cannot lie
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how do the girls in the courtroom terrorize Mary Warren?
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They repeat everything she said
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who is taken to jail at the end of act 3
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Giles Corey and John Proctor
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why does deputy danforth initially dismiss Giles Corey?
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because of his age
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why does Danforth dismiss Giles deposition?
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he didn't give away his sources
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who has signed many death warrants?
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Reveren Hale
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why does Abigail succeed in doing in this act?
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she wins back Mary Warren
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why does Mary seem to change her mind about telling the truth?
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She is afraid Abigail
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Abigail and the girls say they see...
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a yellow bird
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what are Paris's concerns about the depositions presented?
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his career will advance. he believes people will oppose him. he believes people are going to find out the truth
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Abigail triumphs in this act because...
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Danforth believes her over Proctor. Mary Warren rejoins her. Elizabeth lies to save her husband.
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danforth does not want to find out that the girls accusations are false because...
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he will be blamed for the deaths of innocent people
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Elizabeth's motivation for lying about John's affair with Abigail is that...
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love him and wants to protect him
