Question

1. the people who have been accused of being witches by the court may save themselves from hanging

a. praying and saying the lord’s prayer
b. accusing other people of being witches
c. confessing to being witches
d. denying that they are witches and reciting biblical passages

1. what reason does john proctor give reverend hale for his absence from church?

a. he does not think reverend parris is godly.
b. he needs the time to work his farm.
c. his children have been frequently ill.
d. god does not require constant church attendance.

1. which commandment does john forget when hale asks him to recite the ten commandments?

a. thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s goods.
b. thou shalt not bear false witness.
c. thou shalt not steal.
d. thou shalt not commit adultery.

1. what is unusual about the doll that mary warren makes for elizabeth?

a. it has a needle stuck in its stomach.
b. it looks like abigail.
c. mary made it from corn shucks and shells.
d. it looks like elizabeth.

Explanation:

Question 9

In "The Crucible", those accused of witchcraft could save themselves from hanging by confessing to being witches (option c). Accusing others (b) was part of the hysteria but not a way to save oneself from hanging directly; praying/saying the Lord’s Prayer (a) or denying and reciting passages (d) didn't save them as denying led to hanging, and confessing was the way to avoid it.

John Proctor tells Reverend Hale he was absent from church because he does not think Reverend Parris is godly (option a). He had issues with Parris's focus on material things and lack of spiritual leadership, so this was his reason for not attending.

When Hale asks John Proctor to recite the Ten Commandments, John forgets "Thou shalt not commit adultery" (option d). This is ironic as he had an affair with Abigail, and the commandment is related to his sin.

Answer:

c. confessing to being witches

Question 10