How has Hale changed since his arrival in Salem? Why is he
testing Proctor and Elizabeth?

Hale tests John and Elizabeth Proctor because they have not been to church often of late—only twenty six times in seventeen months—and because her name was mentioned in the court today. John tells him that Elizabeth has been ill for some months and that this is the reason they haven't been to church.

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