Sally is the only student from a foreign country in an Auditing class. On the day of the midterm exam, Sally asks the teacher whether she could use a dictionary to translate English words to her native tongue so she can better understand the questions. What do you think the instructor should do if she follows the ethical principle of justice?
A) Allow Sally to use the dictionary since she is at a disadvantage
B) Not allow Sally to use the dictionary because she should know enough English to get by
C) Allow the other students to bring in some tool to give them an advantage
D) None of these

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The instructor should allow Sally to use the dictionary as it is necessary to provide equal opportunity. It is unfair for Sally to be at a disadvantage because of her language barrier. The principle of justice demands that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed, regardless of their nationality or language.

Sally Is the Only Student from a Foreign Country in an Auditing