2:37 LTE 634 Take Quiz Exit ABIGAIL: Betty, you never say that again! You will never- BETTY: You did, you did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctor's wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor! ABIGAIL (smashes her across the face): Shut it! Now shut it! BETTY (collapsing on the bed): Mama, Mama! (She dissolves into sobs.) ABIGAIL: Now look you. All of you. We danced. And Tituba conjured Ruth Putnam's dead sisters. And that is all. How does the author's decision to reveal the true events in the woods influence the reader's understanding of Abigail? It provides evidence that Abigail will lie to get out of trouble. It helps characterize Abigail as frightened and desperate. It shows that Abigail is actually a witch with great power. It shows that the girls will react to accusations by becoming violent.

The passage you've provided appears to be from Arthur Miller's play *The Crucible*, which delves into the hysteria of the Salem witch trials. In this scene, Abigail confronts Betty, revealing the true events that transpired in the woods. Analyzing how the author uses this revelation can greatly enhance our understanding of Abigail's character. **Correct Answer:** - **It provides evidence that Abigail will lie to get out of trouble.** **Explanation:** By revealing the true events in the woods, the author underscores Abigail's propensity to manipulate the truth to serve her own interests. Instead of admitting to any wrongdoing, Abigail shifts blame and concocts lies to protect herself and maintain her influence over others. This action is a clear demonstration of her willingness to deceive, highlighting her manipulative nature and her determination to avoid consequences. **Why the Other Options Are Less Suitable:** - **It helps characterize Abigail as frightened and desperate.** While Abigail may exhibit desperation, the primary focus in this context is her deceitfulness rather than fear. - **It shows that Abigail is actually a witch with great power.** The revelation does not confirm Abigail's supernatural abilities; rather, it exposes her fabrications. - **It shows that the girls will react to accusations by becoming violent.** Although the scene includes violence, the central theme revolves around Abigail's lies, not just the girls' reactions to accusations. **Conclusion:** The author's decision to unveil the true events serves to highlight Abigail's manipulative and deceitful nature, providing clear evidence that she is willing to lie to escape trouble and maintain her position of power. **Answer:** It provides evidence that Abigail will lie to get out of trouble.