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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Chief Justice Earl Warren believe would be his replacement?
(a) Potter Stewart.
(b) John Mitchell.
(c) Thurgood Marshall.
(d) Warren R. Burger.

2. What is the first reverse discrimination case the Court hears?
(a) DeTurnerfurd v. Odewallan.
(b) DeRunner v. Osgood.
(c) DeFunis v. Odegaard.
(d) DeLumier v. Oslow.

3. What is the name of the attorney who represents the petitioner before the court in the Texas abortion case?
(a) Mary Madison.
(b) Sandra O'Conner.
(c) Sarah Weddington.
(d) Ruth Gillers.

4. Berger hires how many more clerks?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

5. In July 1973, which court issues an injunction to halt the bombing of Cambodia by the US?
(a) New York District Court.
(b) California District Court.
(c) Washington DC District Court.
(d) Maryland District Court.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Black die?

2. When does the court's term begin?

3. Potter Stewart is worried that what problem would become public if he took the Chief Justice spot?

4. Douglas notices there is a majority of five that support what position in the Charlotte case?

5. Burger tries to squeeze in a lunch with the clerks how often?

(see the answer key)

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