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Why do Giles and Francis want to talk to Danforth?
They try to convince the judges that their wives were innocent of witchery.
What is Parris's argument against Proctor?
Parris thinks Proctor is trying to overthrow the court.
What does Mary tell Danforth?
That it was all pretense. The girls are only pretending and have all been lying the whole time.
When Danforth hears Elizabeth is pregnant, what does he allow?
He allows her to live another year.
What paper did 91 people sign?
The paper testifying to the goodness of Elizabeth Proctor and Martha Corey.
"...a person is either with this court or he must be counted against it, there be no road between." Explain the importance of Danforth's statement.
You were either innocent or guilty.
What quote did Proctor use to help Mary remain brave?
Do that which is good and no harm will come to thee.
Of what does Giles accuse Putnam?
He says that Putnam has been accusing witchery on his neighbors to steal their land.
What is Hale's problem as Proctor an his friends present evidence to Danforth?
He realizes the possible validity of these plaintiffs' case and finds there may be fault in the court system.
Hawthorne thinks of a test for Mary. What is it?
To pretend to faint just as she claims she and all the other girls had done before.
Could Mary pass Hawthorne's test? Why or why not?
She couldn't. She said she it didn't feel right.
Proctor calls Abigail a who*re and confesses his lechery. Danforth tests Proctors statement by calling for Elizabeth and asking her why Abigail was dismissed. What does Elizabeth say and why?
She lies, saying that her husband never committed adultery, in order to save her husbands name.
What do the girls do to Mary? What is Mary's response?
They pretend Mary is working witchcraft by making her spirit fly around the room as a bird coming after them. Mary is afraid for her life and quickly switches sides back to the girls.
What happens to Proctor near the end of Act III?
He's jailed for contempt of the court and suspicious activities.
What does Hale do at the end of the third act?
He quits the court.
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