To the word of Christ, not just priests and other clergy, which caused them to be persecuted in the American colonies in the late 1600s. Arthur Miller's play,
The Crucible, takes place during this time. Read the following excerpt in
which Reverend Parris references Quakers in his argument with the main
character, John Proctor.
PROCTOR: I may speak my heart, I think!
PARRIS, in a fury. What, are we Quakers? We are not
Quakers here yet, Mr. Proctor.
Which of the following makes an inference based on historical context?
A. Parris is deeply paranoid and harbors a grudge against Proctor.
B. Parris's reaction suggests that he has a deep mistrust of
iders.
C. Parris thinks that Proctor is challenging his authority as a
reverend.
D. Parris associates speaking one's opinion with sin and evil.