The Crucible Act 3 Study Guide – Flashcards
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Judge Hathorne
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He is a judge presiding over the Salem witch trails along with Deputy Governor Danforth.
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Deputy Governor Danforth
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He is the head judge of the Salem witch trials. He thinks he is fair-minded.
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1. As this act opens, what accusations does Giles Corey make?
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Giles Corey accuses that Thomas Putnam has been killing his neighbors to get land.
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2. What news do we learn about Rebecca Nurse?
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She was condemned to hang because she was accused to witchcraft.
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3. When John Proctor arrives at court with Mary Warren, of what does Rev. Parris accuse him?
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He has been accused of trying to overthrow the court.
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4. What two pieces of evidence are brought out against Proctor in regard to his Christian nature?
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He doesn't go to church and plows on Sundays.
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5. What news does Danforth tell John Proctor about Elizabeth? What deal does he try to make with him?
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Elizabeth is pregnant and that she has one year to live for the baby.
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6. What is going to happen to the 91 people who signed the testament stating a good opinion of Elizabeth, Martha Corey, and Rebecca Nurse?
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They will arrest and question all 91 people.
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7. Discuss "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee." (page 95).
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If you are good, then no harm will come. If you do wrong, then bad things will come to you.
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8. What is Giles Corey's proof that Thomas Putnam is "reaching out for land."? Why won't he reveal his source?
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Word of mouth from an honest man. He doesn't want the person to go to jail.
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9. What happens to Giles Corey?
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He gets arrested and charged with contempt of court.
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10. What is Rev. Hale's advice to John Proctor as he is about to read his deposition before the court?
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He needs to get a lawyer.
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11. What does Danforth think Mary Warren's appearance in the court might be?
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Mary's appearance might be that Satan is trying to overthrow the court.
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12. When Mary Warren says that she pretended to faint in court, what is she asked to do? What is the result?
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She is asked to faint, but she can't.
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13. What does Abigail do when suspicion that she might be pretending falls on her?
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Abigail evades or attacks.
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14. What does John Proctor do to discredit her?
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John calls Abigail a *****. He is basically confessing that he committed adultery.
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15. Who is called to back up John Proctor's testimony? What happens?
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Elizabeth is called to back up, but she lies and denies it.
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16. What happens when Rev. Hale states that Abigail has always seemed false to him?
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She pretends the bird is attacking.
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17. What is Mary Warren's reaction to Abigail's performance?
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She laughs and blames John Proctor.
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18. What does John Proctor mean when he says, "God is dead!"?
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He means that there is no god in Salem anymore.
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19. What does Hale do when Proctor is arrested?
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Rev. Hale quits the court when John Proctor gets arrested.
