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The Crucible: Act 4In the beginning of Act Four, how does the author indicate the passage of time? - correct
answer-He says it's fall
Summarize the conversation between Herrick, Good, and Tituba. What does this show about
the mental state of the prisoners? - correct answer-Herrick asks where Tituba and Good are
going and they say Barbados when they hear a cow bellowing, Tituba says it's the majesty
and it calls for it to take her home. They have gone mad.
For what purpose does Reverend Hale return? - correct answer-He goes to pray with those
sentenced to hang
How do Danforth and Hathorne feel about Hale's return? - correct answer-They are
suspicious and don't think Hale has the authority to be there
What explanation does Cheever give for Parris' nervous behavior? Do you think this is the
cause? What else could cause Parris to act nervous - correct answer-Cheever says it's
because of dIsagreement over the wandering cows. Yes, it's a factor, but he might also be
upset because of the trails, death, and witchcraft involving Abigail
What news of Abigail does Parris share with Danforth? - correct answer-Abigail has
vanished for three nights
Why is the news regarding Abigail of particular concern to the court? - correct answer-Abigail
was the main witness to witchcraft and help the court decide who is guilty. Her purposeful
disappearance suggests she is a fraud and the accusations were possibly lies
Rumors of rebellion in nearby Andover have worried Parris. Why? Of what is he afraid? In
your opinion, are his fears well founded? - correct answer-He's afraid that he will get blamed
or killed and that he has received threats. Yes, he should be worried.
Compare the previously executed prisoners with those remaining to be executed. How do
they differ? - correct answer-The previous were outsiders that the community disregarded all
together, such as drunkards. Those remaining are of high profile within the community with
good reputations
Does Parris care about the souls of Rebecca, Martha, and John? Why does he want them
spared? - correct answer-He cares more about his own safety, and doesn't want people to
seek vengeance on him
It has been said that Danforth is more concerned with upholding the court than uncovering
the truth. What evidence supports that statement? - correct answer-He doesn't want to
pardon others or find the truth because other people have hung for the same crime and it
wouldn't be "just". It would look doubtful on his part
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