The Crucible by Arthur Miller Act III Quiz

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Read each question below and choose the BEST answer. You may use your textbook and technology for assistance.

John Proctor's tone turned ____ as he addressed the ongoing between Reverend Hale and Abigail, expressing his disdain for the constant disagreements.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. imperceptible, placidly

B. contemptuous, contention

C. befuddled, prodigious

D. combative, leniency

During the trial, Judge Hathorne meticulously analyzed the witnesses' _, searching for even the most __ inconsistencies in their testimonies.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. depositions, imperceptible

B. combative, leniency

C. befuddled, forfeit

D. anonymity, imperceptible

Judge Danforth's complex explanation left the crowd in the courtroom thoroughly , causing them to their initial enthusiasm for the topic.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. prodigious, leniency

B. depositions, contention

C. contention, contemptuous

D. befuddled, forfeit

Reverend Hale's ___ talent was matched only by his desire to maintain _, writing and publishing books about the devil without ever revealing their true identity.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. callously, appalling

B. manifest, prodigious

C. prodigious, anonymity

D. none of the above

Despite her usually ___ demeanor, Abigail's plea for _ during sentencing revealed a side that few had seen before.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. combative, leniency

B. contention, imperceptible

C. retract, forfeit

D. contemptuous, placidly

Betty sat by the serene lakeside, gazing out _ at the water, while nearby, a group of jurors ____ discarded their trash, oblivious to the natural beauty around them.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. placidly, callously

B. apparitions, placidly

C. retract, appalling

D. none of the above

During her peaceful _____ in the dark forest, Mary Warren believed she saw ethereal that seemed to _ from the whispers of the trees themselves.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. manifest, contemplation, infinite

B. contemplation, apparitions, manifest

C. appalling, combative, befuddled

D. afflicted, gulling, infinite

The trial thus far revealed an trend that strongly the argument about Salem's ___ towards neglecting truth, logic, and common sense.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. anonymity, retracts, contention

B. afflicted, gulling, leniency

C. appalling, bolsters, predisposition

D. none of the above

Mary searched _________ for her missing poppet, her heart heavy with worry for the beloved doll _ by its sudden disappearance, while dismissing any thoughts of it being a victim of ___________ by mischievous Salem witches.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. sadly, sickened, spells

B. everywhere, startled, circumstance

C. frantically, hypnotized, predisposition

D. frantically, afflicted, gulling

The trial exposed John Proctor's and Abigail Williams' ___________ and seemed to unfold with an _ supply of lurid details, making it nearly impossible for them to _________ their tarnished reputations.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. lechery, infinite, retract

B. apparitions, undertone, hypnotize

C. destiny, ongoing, determine

D. contemplation, gulling, retract

Passage 1, Questions 11-17. Read the passage from Act III of The Crucible that begins at the bottom of page 630 paragraph 33 with the entrance of Danforth, Cheever, and Parris and ends on page 637 paragraph 169 with Francis Nurse saying, "I have brought trouble on these people; I have-" carefully before you choose your answers.

In his first words to Danforth, Giles Corey most likely includes the information about his acreage and timber in order to . . .

A. hint that he could benefit Danforth financially

B. emphasize that he has more wealth than Parris does

C. remind Danforth that wealthy people are never witches

D. establish that he is a respected community member

E. imply that he has resources with which to fight the court

In light of the first words to Francis Nurse ("Indeed . . . such uproar"), Danforth could best be described as . . .

Danforth's words regarding the four hundred jailed and the seventy-two who have been condemned to hang are most likely intended to . . .

A. impress Nurse with the extent of Danforth's power

B. underscore the gravity of Nurse's claims

C. frighten Nurse about his wife's future

D. show Nurse that a relatively small proportion of those arrested are condemned

E. tell Nurse that expecting leniency toward his wife is unrealistic

Cheever's and Parris's claims about Proctor's ripping the warrant, attending church infrequently, and plowing on Sunday are an example of . . .

Irony is evident in Danforth's statement that . . .

I. "it strike hard upon me that she will dare come here with such a tale."
II. "We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."
III. "The pure in heart need no lawyers."

Which of the following does Parris NOT suggest about those who signed the "testament"?

A. They are likely involved in witchcraft.

B. They are against Danforth personally.

C. They are guilty in some manner.

D. They are hostile toward the court.

E. They are not Christian people.

Parris's words and behavior in this passage (from pages 630-637) could best be described as . . .

Passage 2, Questions 18-25. Read the passage from Act III of The Crucible that begins with Danforth saying "Mr. Hale surely . . ." on page 640 paragraph 240 and ends on page 644 paragraph 297 with Parris saying, " . . . this man is blackening my name. He-" carefully before you choose your answers.

As used in the first sentence of Danforth's second speech (beginning "Mr. Hale, believe me"),
the word "terrible" is best understood to mean . . .

The long series of stage directions following Danforth's request for the deposition ("Proctor hands it to him . . . toward the window") is most likely intended to emphasize the . . .

A. playwright's extensive knowledge of acting

B. great importance of Mary Warren's deposition

C. contrast between Cheever and the other characters

D. characters' feelings about each other

E. likelihood that Mary Warren will retract her deposition

Danforth's first speech addressing the children shows him primarily to be . . .

Proctor's two questions to Danforth about Mary Warren's motives ("Mr. Danforth, what profit this girl . . . hard questioning and worse") are particularly weighty in light of which of Danforth's earlier statements?

A. "and they do testify, the children certainly do testify"

B. Has Mr. Proctor threatened you for this deposition?"

C. "in either case you have committed perjury and you will go to jail for it"

D. "the law and the Bible damn all bearers of false witness"

E. "for a quick confession will go easier with you"

Parris's last words in this passage serve primarily to show his . . .

A. great animosity toward Proctor

B. awareness that he is a newcomer in Salem

C. belief that Proctor is involved in witchcraft

D. self-concerned motivation in defending the girls' claims

E. desire to ingratiate himself with Danforth and Hathorne

The most notable irony about the court proceedings is that . . .

A. the accusers themselves are involved in witchcraft

B. outsiders are trying to judge local matters

C. proof is being sought for unprovable charges

D. the most religious people are the most likely to be condemned

E. Danforth knows that the charges are probably a hoax

423 Elizabeth: "Oh, God!" The door closes behind her.
424 Proctor: "She only thought to save my name."
425 Hale: "Excellency, it is a natural lie to tell; I beg you, stop now before another is
condemned! I may shut my conscience to it no more-private vengeance is
working through this testimony! From the beginning this man has struck
me true. By my oath to Heaven, I believe him now, and I pray you call back
his wife before we-"
426 Danforth: "She spoke nothing of lechery, and this man has lied!"
(from Page 651)

Danforth's first words above after Elizabeth's exit ("She spoke nothing . . . has lied") primarily show his . . .

A. commitment to the truth

B. amazement that Hale is questioning him

C. predisposition to doubt Proctor's story

D. suspicion that Elizabeth has lied

E. refusal to consider Proctor capable of lechery

Abigail's crying out about the "bird" serves her desire to do all of the following EXCEPT . . .
(from page 651 paragraph 430 to page 652 paragraph 442)

A. cast suspicion upon Mary Warren

B. deflect Hale's accusations regarding herself

C. reinforce Danforth's rejection of Proctor's story

D. insure that Proctor will be arrested

E. strengthen her own position in the court

John Proctor's tone turned ______________________ as he addressed the ongoing __________________ between Reverend Hale and Abigail, expressing his disdain for the constant disagreements.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly? 

A. imperceptible, placidly

B. contemptuous, contention

C. befuddled, prodigious

D. combative, leniency

During the trial, Judge Hathorne meticulously analyzed the witnesses' _________________________, searching for even the most __________________________ inconsistencies in their testimonies.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. depositions, imperceptible

B. combative, leniency

C. befuddled, forfeit

D. anonymity, imperceptible

Judge Danforth's complex explanation left the crowd in the courtroom thoroughly ____________________, causing them to ____________________ their initial enthusiasm for the topic.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. prodigious, leniency

B. depositions, contention

C. contention, contemptuous

D. befuddled, forfeit

Reverend Hale's _______________________ talent was matched only by his desire to maintain _____________________, writing and publishing books about the devil without ever revealing their true identity.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. callously, appalling

B. manifest, prodigious

C. prodigious, anonymity

D. none of the above

Despite her usually _____________________ demeanor, Abigail's plea for ___________________ during sentencing revealed a side that few had seen before.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. combative, leniency

B. contention, imperceptible

C. retract, forfeit

D. contemptuous, placidly

Betty sat by the serene lakeside, gazing out _________________ at the water, while nearby, a group of jurors ____________________ discarded their trash, oblivious to the natural beauty around them.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

A. placidly, callously

B. apparitions, placidly

C. retract, appalling

D. none of the above

During her peaceful _______________________ in the dark forest, Mary Warren believed she saw ethereal ____________________ that seemed to ___________________ from the whispers of the trees themselves.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. manifest, contemplation, infinite

B. contemplation, apparitions, manifest

C. appalling, combative, befuddled

D. afflicted, gulling, infinite

The trial thus far revealed an __________________________ trend that strongly ______________________ the argument about Salem's ___________________________ towards neglecting truth, logic, and common sense. 

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. anonymity, retracts, contention

B. afflicted, gulling, leniency

C. appalling, bolsters, predisposition

D. none of the above

Mary searched ___________________ for her missing poppet, her heart heavy with worry for the beloved doll _____________________ by its sudden disappearance, while dismissing any thoughts of it being a victim of _____________________ by mischievous Salem witches.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. sadly, sickened, spells

B. everywhere, startled, circumstance

C. frantically, hypnotized, predisposition

D. frantically, afflicted, gulling

The trial exposed John Proctor's and Abigail Williams' _____________________ and seemed to unfold with an _____________________ supply of lurid details, making it nearly impossible for them to ___________________ their tarnished reputations.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

A. lechery, infinite, retract

B. apparitions, undertone, hypnotize

C. destiny, ongoing, determine

D. contemplation, gulling, retract

Passage 1, Questions 11-17. Read the passage from Act III of The Crucible that begins at the bottom of page 630 paragraph 33 with the entrance of Danforth, Cheever, and Parris and ends on page 637 paragraph 169 with Francis Nurse saying, "I have brought trouble on these people; I have-" carefully before you choose your answers.

In his first words to Danforth, Giles Corey most likely includes the information about his acreage and timber in order to . . .

A. hint that he could benefit Danforth financially

B. emphasize that he has more wealth than Parris does

C. remind Danforth that wealthy people are never witches

D. establish that he is a respected community member

E. imply that he has resources with which to fight the court

In light of the first words to Francis Nurse ("Indeed . . . such uproar"), Danforth could best be described as . . .

A. unreasonable

B. presumptuous

C. combative

D. sensitive

E. confused

Danforth's words regarding the four hundred jailed and the seventy-two who have been condemned to hang are most likely intended to . . .

A. impress Nurse with the extent of Danforth's power

B. underscore the gravity of Nurse's claims

C. frighten Nurse about his wife's future

D. show Nurse that a relatively small proportion of those arrested are condemned

E. tell Nurse that expecting leniency toward his wife is unrealistic

Cheever's and Parris's claims about Proctor's ripping the warrant, attending church infrequently, and plowing on Sunday are an example of . . .

A. post hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy

B. circular reasoning

C. ad hominem argument

D. begging the question

E. reductio ad absurdum

Irony is evident in Danforth's statement that . . .

  I. "it strike hard upon me that she will dare come here with such a tale."
 II. "We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."
III. "The pure in heart need no lawyers."

A. I only

B. II only

C. I and II only

D. II and III only

E. I, II, and III

Which of the following does Parris NOT suggest about those who signed the "testament"?

A. They are likely involved in witchcraft.

B. They are against Danforth personally.

C. They are guilty in some manner.

D. They are hostile toward the court.

E. They are not Christian people.

Parris's words and behavior in this passage (from pages 630-637) could best be described as . . .

A. fawning

B. conspiratorial

C. desperate

D. judicious

E. pompous

Passage 2, Questions 18-25. Read the passage from Act III of The Crucible that begins with Danforth saying "Mr. Hale surely . . ." on page 640 paragraph 240 and ends on page 644 paragraph 297 with Parris saying, " . . . this man is blackening my name. He-" carefully before you choose your answers.

As used in the first sentence of Danforth's second speech (beginning "Mr. Hale, believe me"),
the word "terrible" is best understood to mean . . .

A. appalling

B. formidable

C. offensive

D. severe

E. alarming

The long series of stage directions following Danforth's request for the deposition ("Proctor hands it to him . . . toward the window") is most likely intended to emphasize the . . .

A. playwright's extensive knowledge of acting

B. great importance of Mary Warren's deposition

C. contrast between Cheever and the other characters

D. characters' feelings about each other

E. likelihood that Mary Warren will retract her deposition

Danforth's first speech addressing the children shows him primarily to be . . . 

A. biased

B. sensitive

C. callous

D. objective

E. reverent

Proctor's two questions to Danforth about Mary Warren's motives ("Mr. Danforth, what profit this girl . . . hard questioning and worse") are particularly weighty in light of which of Danforth's earlier statements? 

A. "and they do testify, the children certainly do testify"

B. Has Mr. Proctor threatened you for this deposition?"

C. "in either case you have committed perjury and you will go to jail for it"

D. "the law and the Bible damn all bearers of false witness"

E. "for a quick confession will go easier with you"

Parris's last words in this passage serve primarily to show his . . .

A. great animosity toward Proctor

B. awareness that he is a newcomer in Salem

C. belief that Proctor is involved in witchcraft

D. self-concerned motivation in defending the girls' claims

E. desire to ingratiate himself with Danforth and Hathorne

The most notable irony about the court proceedings is that . . . 

A. the accusers themselves are involved in witchcraft

B. outsiders are trying to judge local matters

C. proof is being sought for unprovable charges

D. the most religious people are the most likely to be condemned

E. Danforth knows that the charges are probably a hoax

423 Elizabeth: "Oh, God!" The door closes behind her.
424 Proctor:    "She only thought to save my name."
425 Hale:         "Excellency, it is a natural lie to tell; I beg you, stop now before another is 
                            condemned! I may shut my conscience to it no more-private vengeance is
                            working through this testimony! From the beginning this man has struck
                            me true. By my oath to Heaven, I believe him now, and I pray you call back
                            his wife before we-"
426 Danforth: "She spoke nothing of lechery, and this man has lied!"
(from Page 651)

Danforth's first words above after Elizabeth's exit ("She spoke nothing . . . has lied") primarily show his . . .

A. commitment to the truth

B. amazement that Hale is questioning him

C. predisposition to doubt Proctor's story

D. suspicion that Elizabeth has lied

E. refusal to consider Proctor capable of lechery

Abigail's crying out about the "bird" serves her desire to do all of the following EXCEPT . . .
(from page 651 paragraph 430 to page 652 paragraph 442)

A. cast suspicion upon Mary Warren

B. deflect Hale's accusations regarding herself

C. reinforce Danforth's rejection of Proctor's story

D. insure that Proctor will be arrested

E. strengthen her own position in the court

The Crucible by Arthur Miller Act III Quiz

The Crucible by Arthur Miller Act III Quiz

John Proctor's tone turned ______________________ as he addressed the ongoing __________________ between Reverend Hale and Abigail, expressing his disdain for the constant disagreements.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

During the trial, Judge Hathorne meticulously analyzed the witnesses' _________________________, searching for even the most __________________________ inconsistencies in their testimonies.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Judge Danforth's complex explanation left the crowd in the courtroom thoroughly ____________________, causing them to ____________________ their initial enthusiasm for the topic.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Reverend Hale's _______________________ talent was matched only by his desire to maintain _____________________, writing and publishing books about the devil without ever revealing their true identity.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Despite her usually _____________________ demeanor, Abigail's plea for ___________________ during sentencing revealed a side that few had seen before.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Betty sat by the serene lakeside, gazing out _________________ at the water, while nearby, a group of jurors ____________________ discarded their trash, oblivious to the natural beauty around them.Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

During her peaceful _______________________ in the dark forest, Mary Warren believed she saw ethereal ____________________ that seemed to ___________________ from the whispers of the trees themselves.Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

The trial thus far revealed an __________________________ trend that strongly ______________________ the argument about Salem's ___________________________ towards neglecting truth, logic, and common sense. Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

In light of the first words to Francis Nurse ("Indeed . . . such uproar"), Danforth could best be described as . . .

Danforth's words regarding the four hundred jailed and the seventy-two who have been condemned to hang are most likely intended to . . .

Cheever's and Parris's claims about Proctor's ripping the warrant, attending church infrequently, and plowing on Sunday are an example of . . .

Irony is evident in Danforth's statement that . . . I. "it strike hard upon me that she will dare come here with such a tale." II. "We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."III. "The pure in heart need no lawyers."

Which of the following does Parris NOT suggest about those who signed the "testament"?

Parris's words and behavior in this passage (from pages 630-637) could best be described as . . .

The long series of stage directions following Danforth's request for the deposition ("Proctor hands it to him . . . toward the window") is most likely intended to emphasize the . . .

Danforth's first speech addressing the children shows him primarily to be . . .

Proctor's two questions to Danforth about Mary Warren's motives ("Mr. Danforth, what profit this girl . . . hard questioning and worse") are particularly weighty in light of which of Danforth's earlier statements?

Parris's last words in this passage serve primarily to show his . . .

The most notable irony about the court proceedings is that . . .

Abigail's crying out about the "bird" serves her desire to do all of the following EXCEPT . . .(from page 651 paragraph 430 to page 652 paragraph 442)

John Proctor's tone turned ____ as he addressed the ongoing between Reverend Hale and Abigail, expressing his disdain for the constant disagreements.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

During the trial, Judge Hathorne meticulously analyzed the witnesses' _, searching for even the most __ inconsistencies in their testimonies.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Judge Danforth's complex explanation left the crowd in the courtroom thoroughly , causing them to their initial enthusiasm for the topic.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Reverend Hale's ___ talent was matched only by his desire to maintain _, writing and publishing books about the devil without ever revealing their true identity.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Despite her usually ___ demeanor, Abigail's plea for _ during sentencing revealed a side that few had seen before.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

Betty sat by the serene lakeside, gazing out _ at the water, while nearby, a group of jurors ____ discarded their trash, oblivious to the natural beauty around them.

Which pair of vocabulary words below complete the above sentence correctly?

During her peaceful _____ in the dark forest, Mary Warren believed she saw ethereal that seemed to _ from the whispers of the trees themselves.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

The trial thus far revealed an trend that strongly the argument about Salem's ___ towards neglecting truth, logic, and common sense.

Which of the three vocabulary words below completes the above sentence correctly?

Irony is evident in Danforth's statement that . . .

I. "it strike hard upon me that she will dare come here with such a tale."
II. "We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment."
III. "The pure in heart need no lawyers."

Abigail's crying out about the "bird" serves her desire to do all of the following EXCEPT . . .
(from page 651 paragraph 430 to page 652 paragraph 442)