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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eight and Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen say is the true meaning behind eye for an eye?
(a) People should forgive but not forget.
(b) People should respect each other.
(c) Justice should fit the crime.
(d) Justice should be commensurate with the crime.

2. What did Robert order his mother to do at his sentencing?
(a) See the priest.
(b) Find a man.
(c) Dry up.
(d) Go home.

3. What does one letter say nuns know nothing about?
(a) Fun.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Justice.
(d) The world.

4. What does Prejean claim scarcely exists in New Orleans?
(a) Medical care.
(b) Law and order.
(c) Counselling.
(d) God.

5. What does Robert do as the guards put the hood over his head?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Winks at Helen.
(c) Spits at a guard.
(d) Screams his innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robert say he signed a confession?

2. What kind of prisoner does John say Robert is?

3. What does Helen ask Patrick to do for her?

4. Who does Robert tell Helen he doesn't plan to be chummy with?

5. What does Patrick mouth to Helen before he dies?

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