Gorean Advocate's Test: 100 Questions

 

Gorean Advocate's Test: 100 Questions

Section 1: The Basics (Questions 1-25)

These questions test a fundamental understanding of the Advocate's role.

1. True or False: An Advocate's primary duty is to represent their client's interests. (True)

2. An Advocate's loyalty is to the city's laws, and not to a specific client. (False)

3. What is the primary goal of an Advocate in a legal dispute? (To win the case for their client.)

4. An Advocate is a judge. (False)

5. What is the main difference between an Advocate and a Litigator? (A Litigator specializes in criminal cases, while an Advocate handles civil ones.)

6. An Advocate's work is primarily done in the courtroom. (False; most of their work is done in their office.)

7. Who is responsible for raising objections during a trial? (The Advocate or Litigator.)

8. Is an Advocate a member of the Scribe Caste? (True)

9. Can a woman be an Advocate? (True)

10. Who has the authority to issue a summons to a citizen? (A Magistrate.)

11. A Magistrate and an Advocate are the same. (False)

12. What is a key skill for an Advocate? (Legal research, argumentation, communication, etc.)

13. Who is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom? (The Magistrate.)

14. A Magistrate has the authority to change a city's law. (False)

15. What is the Gorean name for a lawyer who represents a client? (Advocate or Litigator.)

16. The most important skill for an Advocate is the ability to be impartial. (False; this is a key skill for a Magistrate.)

17. Who is responsible for ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard in a trial? (The Magistrate.)

18. Who is responsible for making the final decision in a trial? (The Magistrate.)

19. An Advocate's duty is to a specific client. (True)

20. An Advocate is a judge. (False)

21. What is a key duty of an Advocate in a criminal trial? (Calling witnesses to support a client's defense.)

22. An Advocate must remain silent during a trial. (False)

23. An Advocate has the authority to issue a summons for a citizen to appear in court. (False)

24. A Magistrate's office is primarily used for conducting trials and administrative work. (True)

25. An Advocate's office is primarily used for legal work, not for managing a citizen's private business. (False; their office is for legal work, but for a citizen's business, which may be a private matter.)

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Section 2: Legal Concepts (Questions 26-50)

These questions test knowledge of specific legal concepts relevant to an Advocate's work.

26. What does the term "jurisdiction" mean in a legal context? (The legal authority a court has to hear a specific type of case.)

27. Who has the final say in a legal dispute between two citizens? (The Magistrate.)

28. True or False: An Advocate's primary duty is to the law, not to a specific client. (False)

29. Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt? (The Magistrate presiding over her case.)

30. Who has the authority to issue a summons for a citizen to appear in court? (A Magistrate.)

31. What is the Gorean name for a lawyer who prosecutes a criminal case? (Litigator.)

32. What is the primary duty of a Litigator in a criminal trial? (To prosecute the case on behalf of the city.)

33. Who is responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim? (Any citizen, an Advocate, or a ruler.)

34. What is the penalty for a slave claiming caste? (Death.)

35. What is the penalty for a slave striking a free person? (Torture then death by impalement.)

36. What is the most heinous crime on Gor? (The theft of a Home Stone.)

37. What is the penalty for a locksmith keeping a copy of a key he has made for another? (Death.)

38. What is the penalty for a first-time thief who has no prior convictions? (Ear notching.)

39. What is the penalty for murder of a Free, other than in self-defense? (Exile, torture, or death by impalement.)

40. What is the penalty for the rape of a FW, other than by her FC? (Torture and death by impalement.)

41. What is the primary reason that a Free Woman can be subjected to enslavement? (A crime or debt.)

42. A Magistrate is not legally permitted to do which of the following? (To change a city law.)

43. What kind of clothing can a Magistrate not wear in a courtroom? (A leather tunic and pants.)

44. Who would be responsible for presenting a case on behalf of a citizen who is accusing a merchant of fraud? (An Advocate.)

45. Who is responsible for determining which laws apply in a given case? (A Magistrate.)

46. A Magistrate's first duty is to determine if they have jurisdiction over the case. (True)

47. Who has the authority to issue a summons for a citizen to appear in court? (A Magistrate.)

48. What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator? (A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases.)

49. In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case? (A City Litigator.)

50. What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? (A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.)

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Section 3: Advanced Applications (Questions 51-75)

These questions require a more nuanced understanding of Gorean legal principles.

51. What is the difference between a judgment and a plea? (A judgment is the final decision of a court, while a plea is a formal statement of guilt or innocence.)

52. Who would be responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim? (Any citizen, an Advocate, or a ruler.)

53. When a Magistrate is presented with a case, their first duty is to: (Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.)

54. Which of the following is a duty of an Advocate? (To counsel a client on the best legal options.)

55. What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator? (A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases.)

56. In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case? (A City Litigator.)

57. A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer. (True)

58. A Magistrate's office is located in the lower quarters of the city. Who is this meant to serve? (The lower castes.)

59. Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt? (The Magistrate presiding over her case.)

60. What kind of clothing can a Magistrate not wear in a courtroom? (A leather tunic and pants.)

61. What is the most important skill for an Advocate? (The ability to be impartial.) (False) (The most important skill for an Advocate is the ability to win the case for their client, while the most important skill for a Magistrate is the ability to be impartial.)

62. Who is responsible for ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard in a trial? (The Magistrate presiding over the case.)

63. What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? (A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.)

64. In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case? (A City Litigator.)

65. What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? (A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.)

66. Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt? (The Magistrate presiding over her case.)

67. What is the most important skill for a Magistrate? (The ability to be impartial.)

68. Who has the authority to issue a summons for a citizen to appear in court? (A Magistrate.)

69. What is the most important skill for a Magistrate when sentencing a criminal? (The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context.)

70. What is the primary difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator? (A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.)

71. A Magistrate's office is located in the lower quarters of the city. Who is this meant to serve? (The lower castes.)

72. Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt? (The Magistrate presiding over her case.)

73. Who is responsible for ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard in a trial? (The Magistrate presiding over the case.)

74. A Magistrate who is also a moderator can: (Handle both IC legal matters and OOC rules issues.)

75. Which of these is a Magistrate most likely to rule on in a typical court hearing? (A dispute over the authenticity of a slave's pedigree papers.)

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Section 4: Hypotheticals & Ethics (Questions 76-100)

These questions explore complex situations and ethical dilemmas for an Advocate.

76. A free woman from a different city is accused of a crime in your city. She has a son, a free man, who is also a scribe. He wants to defend his mother. Can he? (Yes, he can, as he is a free man and a scribe.)

77. A man is accused of theft. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. Can she defend him? (Yes, she can, as she is a free woman and an advocate.)

78. A man is accused of a crime. He has a slave who is a skilled scribe and can write a defense for him. Can the slave defend him in court? (No, a slave has no legal standing.)

79. A man is accused of a crime. He has a slave who is a skilled scribe and can write a defense for him. Can the slave write a defense for him, but a free man or woman presents it? (Yes, a slave can write a defense for a free person, but a free person must present it in court.)

80. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. Can the slave write a defense for him, but the advocate presents it? (Yes, a slave can write a defense for a free person, but a free person must present it in court.)

81. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. Can she be his advocate? (Yes, she can, as she is a free woman and an advocate.)

82. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is not an advocate. Can she defend him? (No, a free woman who is not an advocate has no legal standing to defend a man in court.)

83. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is not an advocate. He has a scribe friend who is an advocate. Can the scribe friend defend him? (Yes, a scribe friend who is an advocate can defend a man in court.)

84. A man is accused of a crime. He has no money to hire an advocate. What happens? (A scribe from the city can be appointed to defend him.)

85. A man is accused of a crime. He has no money to hire an advocate. He has a scribe friend who is not an advocate. What happens? (A scribe friend who is not an advocate has no legal standing to defend a man in court.)

86. A man is accused of a crime. He has no money to hire an advocate. He has a slave who is a skilled scribe. What happens? (A slave has no legal standing to defend a man in court.)

87. A man is accused of a crime. He has no money to hire an advocate. He has a scribe friend who is an advocate. Can the scribe friend defend him for free? (Yes, a scribe friend who is an advocate can defend a man for free.)

88. A man is accused of a crime. He has a scribe friend who is an advocate. The scribe friend is a woman. Can she defend him? (Yes, a scribe friend who is an advocate and is a woman can defend a man in court.)

89. A man is accused of a crime. He has a scribe friend who is an advocate. The scribe friend is from a different city. Can she defend him? (Yes, a scribe friend who is an advocate and is from a different city can defend a man in court.)

90. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She is from a different city. Can she defend him? (Yes, a wife who is an advocate and from a different city can defend a man in court.)

91. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. He has a scribe friend who is an advocate. They both want to defend him. Can they? (Yes, both a wife and a scribe friend who are advocates can defend a man in court.)

92. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. Can the slave assist her with legal research for the case? (Yes, a slave can assist an advocate with legal research.)

93. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. Can the slave assist her with legal research for the case, and can the slave's testimony be used in court? (No, a slave's testimony is only valid if taken under torture.)

94. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. Can the slave's testimony be used in court, even if it is not taken under torture? (No, a slave's testimony is only valid if taken under torture.)

95. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture. Can the slave's testimony be used in court? (Yes, a slave's testimony is only valid if taken under torture.)

96. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture, but the slave's testimony is not believed by the Magistrate. What happens? (The Magistrate has the final say.)

97. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture. The slave's testimony is believed by the Magistrate. What happens? (The Magistrate has the final say.)

98. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture. The slave's testimony is believed by the Magistrate, but the Magistrate's decision is overruled by the Ubar. What happens? (The Ubar's decision is the final say.)

99. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture. The slave's testimony is believed by the Magistrate, but the Magistrate's decision is overruled by the Ubar. The Ubar's decision is challenged by the High Council. What happens? (The Ubar's decision is the final say, but the High Council can influence it.)

100. A man is accused of a crime. He has a wife, a free woman, who is also an advocate. She has a slave who is a skilled scribe. The slave's testimony is taken under torture. The slave's testimony is believed by the Magistrate, but the Magistrate's decision is overruled by the Ubar. The Ubar's decision is challenged by the High Council, but the Ubar has the military's support. What happens? (The Ubar's decision is the final say.)