Question

why is giles corey arrested in the first section of act 3 of the crucible? he tries to attack putnam in front of the judges. he refuses to give the name of the man who witnessed putnams confession. he disrupts the court proceedings to try to save his wife. he is accused of witchcraft.

Explanation:

In Act 3 of The Crucible, Giles Corey is arrested because he refuses to give the name of the man who witnessed Putnam's confession. This action is seen as contempt - like behavior in the court's eyes.

Answer:

He refuses to give the name of the man who witnessed Putnam's confession.