The Crucible: Act III Flashcards

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1
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“near 400 men based on my signature” meaning

A

offended people question his authority

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2
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why is jacobs accused of witchcraft ?

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for his land for putnam

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3
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what moves the play forward & helps w the plot ?

A

mary saying she cant lie anymore

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4
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why is giles afraid to name names?

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doesnt want more people to die

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5
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why does proctor admit to adultery?

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he doesn’t want his wife to get arrested

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6
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why is giles well versed in the law ?

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he was always charging law suits

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7
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“there might also be a dragon w 5 legs in my house but no one has seen it”

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how ridiculous it is that elizabeth is accused

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8
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what does abigail say to danforth when she is being questioned?

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why cant you be a witch?

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9
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why does elizabeth lie to the courts about johns affair ?

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to protect his name in the town

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10
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why does giles, proctor, & francis go to court?

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free their wives

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