\begin{tabular}{|l}\hline Question 16 \\ According to Act 1, Part 3 of The Crucible by \\ Arthur Miller, what can readers infer about \\ the conflict between Abigail and John \\ Proctor? \\ They were once in a romantic relationship that \\ John wants to continue, but Abigail does not. \\ They are relatives and John thinks of Abigail as \\ a daughter and always has thought of her that \\ way. John is a father-figure to Abigail. \\ They were once in a romantic relationship that \\ Abigail wants to continue, but John does not. \\ Question 17 \\ They were once in a romantic relationship and \\ they hate each other now. Neither Abigail, nor \\ John wants to start the relationship again. \\ Quts \end{tabular}

In "The Crucible," the conflict between Abigail and John Proctor is steeped in tension and unresolved feelings. Abigail is infatuated with John, craving a rekindling of their past affair, while John, burdened by guilt and the desire to move on, is determined to reject her advances. This creates an explosive dynamic, highlighting themes of desire, regret, and the consequences of actions in a tightly-knit community. The fallout of their relationship doesn’t just affect them; it ripples through their lives and the lives of others in Salem, showcasing how personal vendettas can influence collective hysteria. Abigail's manipulation and John's internal struggle illustrate how love and betrayal can lead to devastating outcomes in a society already on the brink of chaos, making their conflict not just personal, but emblematic of the larger moral crises at play.