The Crucible Act III – Flashcards
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why does Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth
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because they want to save their wives (Martha and Rebecca)
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what is Parris argument against Proctor
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it mischief; also Parris says he is trying to overrule the court
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what does Mary tell Danforth
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that they are never saw any spirits; this was not true (a lie)
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when Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow
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he lets Proctor to keep her home for another year until she has the baby
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what paper did ninety-one people sign
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this says that their wives are not witches or into witchcraft
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what three women was the petition signed about
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Rebecca, Martha, and Elizabeth
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"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
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was that you were with God or the Devil. The court is perfect and right and the people can't oppose it
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what quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave
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"Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee."
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this quote- "Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee." what is the irony is this quote
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she tried to do good but the girls turned on Mary
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what does Giles accuse Putnam of
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trying to get his neighbors in jail for witchcraft, so when they are in jail he can purchase their land
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who quits the court
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Hale
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what is Hale's problem as Proctor and his friends present evidence to Danforth
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Hale is starting to question and wonder everything
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Hathorne thinks of a test for Mary. what is it
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she has to faint
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can Mary do what she is asked
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no
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why can't Mary faint
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because the other girls aren't there and she is nervous
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who calls Abigail a whore
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Proctor
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does Proctor commit to lechery
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yes
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Danforth tests Proctor's statement by calling for Elizabeth and asking her why Abigail was dismissed. what does Elizabeth say. why.
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she dismissed Abigail because she Elizabeth thought John was into Abby. she said John didn't cheat on her; he did
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why does Elizabeth lie to the court about the affair between Abby and John
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to make John look ascent
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what do the girls do to Mary
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the girls pretend Mary is putting the bad spirit on them
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what is Mary's response to the girls pretending
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she joins the girls in pretending
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what happens to Proctor
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he gets arrested because he says God is dead
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act three opens with the interrogation of ________. she is ___________ with the nonsensical logic that the judges are using in her case
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Martha, frustrated
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Giles Corey and ____________ interrupt the proceedings to expose the girls as _______. The judges do not appreciate the _____________
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..., frauds, disruption
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judge Danforth tells John Proctor that Elizabeth is ____________ and will not be harmed for a year
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pregnant
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In spite of this new information, John Procotr doesn't back down because he has a sense of duty to his ____________
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friends
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Giles Corey refuses to reviel the ________ of the __ people
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names, 91
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Elizabeth doesn't know that John __________ to lechery and, therefore, she _______ in order to protect him
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confessed, lies
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At Proctor's intense urging, _____ tries to do the right thing but is _______ by Abigail and the other girls
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Mary, swayed
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Reverend Hale is ________ by the turn of events and _________ the court
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apauled, quits
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Francis Nurse is upset because he feels he brought _______ to the people named on the list
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trouble
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judge Danforth seems more concerned with _______ in this act than with uncovering the ________
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order, truth
