ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

PURITAN LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which character is brought in from the nearby town of Beverly to assess the possibility of supernatural forces afflicting the girls?
A
John Hale
B
William Griggs
C
Francis Nurse
D
Rebecca Nurse
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reverend Hale has encountered witchcraft accusations in nearby Beverly, Massachusetts. In this case, which occurs before he travels to Salem, Hale has determined that a woman accused of witchcraft is not actually a witch.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reverend Hale, the church leader from the town of Beverley, is summoned to examine Betty because he’s an expert on witchcraft. Tituba is accused of calling the Devil in the woods based on Abigail’s testimony, and she confesses under pressure from Hale.

Detailed explanation-3: -Reverend Hale comes to Salem from a. Nearby town called Beverly. Reverend Hale is a sensible man.

Detailed explanation-4: -He has a critical mind and strong intelligence, particularly in the study of his specialty. He is compassionate, calm, and willing to fully dissect any allegations of witchcraft prior to drawing definitive conclusions. He does not get caught up in the fervor of Salem’s witch hunts but keeps a level head.

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