B) Deride
Deride means to ridicule or mock
Therefore it is the most suitable option for the context of the sentence.
Answer:
<em>Giles Corey</em>
Explanation:
In Act III, Danforth refers to <em>Giles Corey</em> as a "proper lawyer" .
From the beginning of Act III turn over ≈ 3.5 pages and in upper left corner "Giles: This is a hearing; you cannot clap me for contempt of hearing.
Danforth: Oh, it is a proper lawyer! ..... "
I believe the answer is A
