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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 137 - 182).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who often gathers outside the Court?
(a) Police.
(b) Students.
(c) Supporters of the defendant.
(d) Other interpreters.

2. What does the narrator think is the purpose of the defense lawyers touching and talking with the accused?
(a) To make the people in the gallery angry.
(b) To make the judges angry.
(c) To pacify the accused.
(d) To humanize the accused.

3. What did Anton's attackers take from him?
(a) His diamond ring.
(b) His wallet, phone, and watch.
(c) His coat.
(d) His backpack.

4. Who goes on maternity leave in Chapter 13?
(a) Amina.
(b) Bettina.
(c) Eline.
(d) Helen.

5. What does the narrator tell Eline when Eline asks if she enjoys working at the Court?
(a) She really dislikes the work.
(b) She loves the work.
(c) The work is not without complication.
(d) She needs to decide soon whether or not to stay at the Court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who bought the expensive coffee and cappuccino machine in Adriaan's apartment?

2. Why is the narrator resentful of Jana in Chapter 6?

3. What does Jana compliment Adriaan on that seems ridiculous to the narrator?

4. What does Kees tell the narrator in Chapter 10 that upsets her greatly?

5. What does the former president do as a signal to his own supporters?

(see the answer key)

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