Excerpt from Malpractice
John Devine

28JUDGE (to LAWYER #1): Does counsel have any further questions for this witness?

29LAWYER #1: No, Your Honor. I believe the witness can be excused. (winking at the jury) After all, we wouldn’t want to induce another episode of decerebration in our professional athlete here. (walking away from the witness stand but then turning back to DANIELS) I’m sorry, Mr. Daniels. Allow me to translate. We wouldn’t want you to faint again like a little boy on a hot day at his first little league game. I want you wide awake when Dr. Milford countersues for defamation of character.

30PITCHER: Why you lousy—

31LAWYER #2: Your Honor, I object! He's badgering the witness!

32JUDGE: Objection overruled.

33LAWYER #2: (brings his fist down loudly on the table) Your Honor! Sidebar!
What does Lawyer #2 want in section 33, when he demands a sidebar?

A) Lawyer #2 wants the judge to declare a mistrial.
B) Lawyer #2 wants the judge to excuse the witness.
C) Lawyer #2 wants a private conference with the judge.
D) Lawyer #2 wants a recess so that he can revise his strategy.

What was noras point of view on what her parents were doing in keeping freedom in the family?

Which would best develop a well-organized and logical research paper? a. narrow goals b. a variety of sources c. good research results d. a strong topic

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.