Question

what does rebecca’s remark tell us about puritan society?
everyone was expected to help the religious leaders with charity work.
only those in high - standing positions were allowed to challenge the religious authority.
religious leaders had no real authority in society, but it was expected they be treated respectfully.
it was seen as immoral to challenge religious authority.

parris... there is a party in this church. i am not blind; there is a faction and a party.
proctor against you?
putnam against him and all authority!
proctor why then, i must find it and join it.
(there is shock among the others)
...
rebecca no, you cannot break charity with your minister... make your peace.

Explanation:

Rebecca's remark "No, you cannot break charity with your minister... make your peace" implies that challenging religious authority (by breaking charity with the minister) is seen as immoral. The other options don't align: the first is about helping leaders (not her point), the second says high - standing can challenge (opposite of her view), and the third says leaders have no authority (also opposite as she emphasizes respecting the minister's position).

Answer:

The correct option is: It was seen as immoral to challenge religious authority.