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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1973 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is appointed to Black's seat on the Court?
(a) Powell.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Williams.
(d) Dertain.

2. Brennan approaches the issue of abortion on the basis of what other right?
(a) Privacy.
(b) Confidentiality.
(c) Free speech.
(d) Individuality.

3. Hugo Black is asked to rule on the delay of racial segregation in what state?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Texas.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Mississippi.

4. On what day does Black die?
(a) September 30.
(b) September 10.
(c) September 17.
(d) September 25.

5. Where does Burger hold his annual reunion with his former clerks?
(a) The Congressional conference rooms.
(b) The East and West conference rooms.
(c) The Congressional ballroom.
(d) The White House.

Short Answer Questions

1. The famous case on school segregation is called __________ vs. Board of Education.

2. What room does Berger want to take as his office?

3. What change does Berger make to the actual bench the justices sat at?

4. What justice does the ACLU go to when they do not like the ruling of the first justice?

5. Much to the amazement of his former clerks, who does Berger stand up for in May, 1973?

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