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The Book of Evidence | Quiz

John Banville
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The Book of Evidence | Quiz

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1)

What does the argument between Montgomery and his mother about the missing items bring up? (from Part 1, Section 4 (pages 53-72))

His father's death.
Montgomery's bad habits.
Montgomery's reckless past.
Montgomery's abandonment.
2)

Who actually hires Montgomery's lawyer? (from Part 2, Section 6 (pages 205-220))

His wife.
Charlie.
His mother.
The Behrens.
3)

Who does Montgomery introduce the reader while speaking to the court? (from Part 1, Section 5 (pages 73-87))

His counsel.
His mother.
His son.
His business partner.
4)

How does Montgomery refer to his wife when they meet? (from Part 1, Section 4 (pages 53-72))

As the beginning of the end of this life.
As a gift from God.
As the worst thing that ever happened to him.
As a "sacrificial offering."
5)

What does Montgomery realize has pulled him to Whitewater? (from Part 1, Section 5 (pages 73-87))

The love of Anna Behrens.
Boredom.
Money.
The love of art.
6)

What does Montgomery "muse" about as he passes a tour bus on his way into Whitewater? (from Part 1, Section 7 (pages 102-119))

It is a great day for a tour.
The driver could be a potential witness.
He wishes he was on the tour.
He wants to see Anna.
7)

What does Montgomery tell Haslet he is worried about? (from Part 2, Section 6 (pages 205-220))

His son.
Anna Behrens.
Charlie.
His wife.
8)

Who is Montgomery's first visitor in jail? (from Part 2, Section 6 (pages 205-220))

His mother.
His wife.
The stable hand.
Charlie.
9)

What does Montgomery wonder about as he tells the court where he was? (from Part 1, Section 6 (pages 88-101))

If anyone cared about him anymore.
If his life was worth living.
Why he was even in jail.
If he ruined his mother's life.
10)

How is Montgomery's lawyer described? (from Part 1, Section 5 (pages 73-87))

As a manipulator.
As an incompetent.
As a "terror in the courtroom."
As a complete waste of money.
11)

What do the papers say Montgomery lacks when he is read his charges? (from Part 2, Section 3 (pages 149-167))

Conscience.
Emotion.
Guilt.
Remorse.
12)

How does Montgomery feel about this situation with the stolen painting and a hostage? (from Part 1, Section 7 (pages 102-119))

He feels it's unfair.
He is very excited.
He thinks he's lucky.
He is scared.
13)

What does Dorothy claim her relationship with the stable hand is? (from Part 1, Section 5 (pages 73-87))

She says they are lovers.
She says she's like a son to her.
She says they have a strictly working relationship.
She says they are best friends.
14)

What are Montgomery's feelings towards Max? (from Part 2, Section 4 (pages 168-183))

He really doesn't have any.
He hates him.
He envies him.
He likes him a lot.
15)

What is ironic about Montgomery's engagement and marriage to his wife? (from Part 1, Section 4 (pages 53-72))

They got married on the same day as her parents did.
They got married in the same church as his parents.
They knew each other only briefly.
He doesn't remember ever proposing.
16)

What is the name of Montgomery's son? (from Part 2, Section 2 (pages 138-148))

Van.
Mark.
Brett.
Ryan.
17)

What important person does Montgomery believe is being protected, besides Charlie? (from Part 2, Section 4 (pages 168-183))

Max.
The stable hand.
Daphne.
Anna Behrens.
18)

What does Montgomery realize as he walks past the place where the car bomb exploded? (from Part 2, Section 1 (pages 123-137))

The world is falling apart.
He has lost touch with the outside world.
That yesterday was part of his old life.
That nothing matters besides what he's done.
19)

What is Montgomery's reasoning for killing his victim as he tells it to the police? (from Part 2, Section 5 (pages 184-204))

Because she deserved it.
Because he could.
Because he was only defending himself.
Because it was an accident.
20)

How does Montgomery think others are viewing him? (from Part 2, Section 6 (pages 205-220))

He thinks they hate him.
He thinks they are all making fun of him and laughing at him.
He thinks they envy him.
He thinks they are all proud of what he's done.
21)

Montgomery comes back into the present to tell the courts about where he had gone that day. Where did he go? (from Part 1, Section 6 (pages 88-101))

To the hospital.
To see his son.
To his favorite restaurant.
To his mother's funeral.
22)

What does Montgomery find when he breaks into Charlie's desk? (from Part 2, Section 2 (pages 138-148))

Notes from his mother.
Hundreds of dollars.
Embarrassing pictures.
Letters from his lover.
23)

Who is watching Montgomery as he forces his victim into the car? (from Part 1, Section 7 (pages 102-119))

Anna Behrens.
Mr. Behrens.
The tour group.
The maid.
24)

When Montgomery reads the newspapers he thinks back to the day of the crime. What does he realize his victim was saying as he walked away? (from Part 2, Section 2 (pages 138-148))

"Help me."
"Tommy, love."
"Mammy, love."
"Save me."
25)

Who is Helmut Behrens? (from Part 1, Section 4 (pages 53-72))

An art dealer.
Montgomery's professor in America.
Montgomery's father.
Montgomery's best friend.
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