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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1975 Term.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What movie is the movie-house operater convicted for showing in Jenkins v. Georgia?
(a) Carnal Ages.
(b) Carnal Loves.
(c) Carnal Knowledge.
(d) Carnal Abilities.

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

4. The judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, orders that desegregation be based on what?
(a) The racial composition of the business districts.
(b) The racial composition of residential districts.
(c) The racial composition of the student population.
(d) The racial composition of the population.

5. In November of 1972, what is the name of the attorney who argues a pornography case in front of the court?
(a) Matthew Renwald.
(b) Burton Marks.
(c) George Termius.
(d) Madison Tarley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Black and Harlan are in what hospital in July 1971?

2. After Burger returns from the Netherlands, he is hit by a car while doing what?

3. Where are Marshall and his clerks when the firing of Archibald Cox is announced?

4. Who is appointed to Harlan's seat on the Court?

5. Who do Powell's clerks recommend he select as a new clerk in 1974?

(see the answer key)

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