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Why is John Proctor willing to tarnish his reputation by revealing his affair with Abigail?
So that it will stop Abigal from falling in love with him
So that it will undercut the power Abigal has in Salem
Because he has nothing left to lose when his wife is accused of witchcraft
Because he has a fairly tarnished reputation as it is
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What does Elizabeth believe that John Proctor has at the end of The Crucible?
Goodness
God
Punishment
Vengeance
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What drives Abigail to begin the hysteria?
Fear
Boredom
Jealousy
Insanity
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Whose testimony convinces Reverend Hale that Abigail is not telling the truth?
Elizabeth Proctor's and Mary Warren's
John Proctor's and Mary Warren's
Mrs. Putnam's and John Proctor's
John Proctor's and Tituba's
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At the end of the play, what does Reverend Hale advise the accused witches to do?
Run away from Salem
Turn to God and redeem themselves
Stand their ground
Confess fake sins to save their lives
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