Summary The Crucible Act III Questions (Answered
Spring 2023/2024.)
Why does Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth?
because they want to save their wives (Martha and Rebecca)
What is Parris' argument against Proctor?
it is that Proctor is there to cause mischief; also Parris says he is trying to overthrow the court
What does Mary tell Danforth?
that they never saw any spirits; this was a lie.
When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow?
He will allow Proctor to keep her at home for another year until she has the baby
What paper did ninety-one people sign?
a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor and the other women arrested are of good characters
and are not witches.
What three women was the petition signed about
Rebecca, Martha, and Elizabeth
"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 he meant was that you were with God or the Devil. The court is perfect and right and the
people can't oppose it
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave
"Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee."
Spring 2023/2024.)
Why does Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth?
because they want to save their wives (Martha and Rebecca)
What is Parris' argument against Proctor?
it is that Proctor is there to cause mischief; also Parris says he is trying to overthrow the court
What does Mary tell Danforth?
that they never saw any spirits; this was a lie.
When Danforth hears that Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow?
He will allow Proctor to keep her at home for another year until she has the baby
What paper did ninety-one people sign?
a petition stating that Elizabeth Proctor and the other women arrested are of good characters
and are not witches.
What three women was the petition signed about
Rebecca, Martha, and Elizabeth
"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 he meant was that you were with God or the Devil. The court is perfect and right and the
people can't oppose it
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave
"Do that which is good, and no harm will come to thee."
