Question

Elizabeth tells John:

"Abigail brings the other girls into the court, and where she walks the crowd will part like the sea for Israel."

What does the figurative language mean?


the crowd wants the girls to walk into the sea


the girls want to walk into the sea


the crowd will not make a path for Abigail and the girls and their path is blocked


the crowd will clear a path suddenly and on demand for Abigail and the girls

Question at position 16
16

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 16

Whose Line Is It?

" You forget nothin' and forgive nothin'."


Reverend Hale


Mary Warren


Elizabeth


John

Question at position 17
17

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 17

Giles Corey refuses to reveal the name of the man who gave him information. This shows that Corey is very ---


afraid


stubborn


greedy


suspicious

Question at position 18
18

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 18

Which statement best describes Reverend Hale's role during the trial?




Hale seems to doubt John Proctor and opposes him.


Hale repeatedly defends John Proctor and tries his best to help him.


Hale is very neutral and does not get involved too much.


Hale writes down everything the judges and witnesses say in court.

Question at position 19
19

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 19

John Proctor confesses his adultery in order to ---


finally be honest with Elizabeth


expose Abigail's adultery and discredit Abigail


save his own life


overthrow the court

Question at position 20
20

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 20

Judge Danforth says to Abigail Williams, "Child, I do not mistrust you--" (paragraph 350).

Calling Abigail "child" seems to hint that--


Judge Danforth treats Abigail with suspicion.


Judge Danforth treats Abigail tenderly and sympathetically.


Judge Danforth does not have any bias or prejudice towards Abigail.


Judge Danforth is very hostile towards Abigail and her claims.

Question at position 21
21

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 21

What likely reason does Elizabeth Proctor have for lying to the court when she is asked if her husband had an affair?


Elizabeth believes she is getting revenge on Abigail Williams.


Elizabeth believes she is protecting John's good name.


Elizabeth is known for lying.


Elizabeth is getting revenge for John cheating on her.

Question at position 22
22

Multiple Choice
2 points



Question at position 22

Giles Corey believes Thomas Putnam accuses others of witchcraft because---


Putnam is a witch


Putnam wants to buy their land


Putnam wants to protect his own daughter


Putnam had an affair

Question at position 23
23

Multiple Choice
1 point



Question at position 23

Which of the following is the correct definition for "harlot."


a virtuous woman


a woman of low, loose morals


a loud, aggressive woman


a stylish, fashionable woman

Answer 1

- Figurative language: the crowd will clear a path suddenly and on demand for Abigail and the girls.

16. "You forget nothin' and forgive nothin'." — Elizabeth

17. Giles Corey refuses to reveal the name — stubborn

18. Reverend Hale's role — Hale repeatedly defends John Proctor and tries his best to help him.

19. John Proctor confesses adultery to — expose Abigail's adultery and discredit Abigail.

20. Danforth calling Abigail "child" — Judge Danforth treats Abigail tenderly and sympathetically.

21. Elizabeth lies because — she believes she is protecting John's good name.

22. Giles believes Putnam accuses others because — Putnam wants to buy their land.

23. Definition of "harlot." — a woman of low, loose morals.