Question
John Proctor
Proctor (setting her firmly out of his path). I come to see what mischief your uncle’s brewin’ now. (with final emphasis) Put it out of mind, Abby.
Question at position 9
9
Multiple Choice
3.5 points
Question at position 9
What do the stage directions in the excerpt show about John Proctor?
He wants to emphasize that Abigail is standing in his way and needs to move.
He is convinced Abigail is out of her mind and not to be trusted.
He is very determined that his relationship with Abigail (Abby) is finished forever.
He is curious about Rev. Parris's claims of the Devil in Salem.
Proctor (setting her firmly out of his path). I come to see what mischief your uncle’s brewin’ now. (with final emphasis) Put it out of mind, Abby.
Question at position 9
9
Multiple Choice
3.5 points
Question at position 9
What do the stage directions in the excerpt show about John Proctor?
He wants to emphasize that Abigail is standing in his way and needs to move.
He is convinced Abigail is out of her mind and not to be trusted.
He is very determined that his relationship with Abigail (Abby) is finished forever.
He is curious about Rev. Parris's claims of the Devil in Salem.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer based on the excerpt is:
**He is very determined that his relationship with Abigail (Abby) is finished forever.**
The stage directions indicate that Proctor is setting Abigail firmly out of his path, which suggests he is assertively rejecting her and signaling that he wants to move on from their past relationship.
**He is very determined that his relationship with Abigail (Abby) is finished forever.**
The stage directions indicate that Proctor is setting Abigail firmly out of his path, which suggests he is assertively rejecting her and signaling that he wants to move on from their past relationship.