Question

what does danforth do when he hears of elizabeth proctors pregnancy? a. he asks a doctor to confirm it is true. b. he makes plans to release her from the prison. c. he delays her execution until after the baby is born. d. he accuses her of lying about her pregnancy.

Explanation:

This question refers to events in Arthur Miller's The Crucible. When Danforth learns of Elizabeth Proctor's pregnancy, he follows the legal custom of the time that forbids executing a pregnant woman before she gives birth, so he postpones her execution.

Answer:

C. He delays her execution until after the baby is born.