What does "defense" mean?

• The act of telling lies to make sure that you win in court.

• The act of protecting your goal against the opposing team; the argument presented in court to prove the innocence of the accused.

• The act of proving someone is guilty and not protecting them in the court of law.

• The act of harming your team members and not working together.

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Who came to shoot some hoops with Evan?

• Mrs. Overton

• Kevin

• Scott

• Megan

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Why did Evan think that Scott "had the best defense in town?

• All of his classmates, including Megan were all at Scott's house to try out the 20/20 Xbox.

• Scott's mom was a great lawyer.

• Scott was bigger and stronger and could beat him up.

• He didn't think his lawyer, Jessie, was good enough.

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What does "Bona Fide" mean?

• A bone you find.

• A person who works out a lot.

• A dish available at Bonefish Grill.

• Good faith, genuine, signifying "the real thing"

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Who did Scott say was going to be his lawyer?

• Megan Mortriary

• Himself

• Scott's dad

• Scott's mom

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What did David Kirkorian's dad let him borrow?

• A gavel to hammer down "order in the court."

• His brother's graduation robe to look more like a judge.

• Eyeglasses to look older and wiser.

• $200 to pay Scott for the 20/20 Xbox.

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What is "Trial by Jury?"

• A group of peers deciding if the accused person is guilty or innocent, rather than a judge.

• A pretend trial that has an audience

• A group of judges deciding if the accused person is guilty or not guilty.

• A group of people walking down a trail or sidewalk.

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How many kids/people are part of the Jury?

• 14

• 1

• 6

• 12

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Who said "All rise! Court is in session!"

• Scott Spencer, The Defender

• Jessie Treski, The Prosecutor

• David Kirkorian, the presiding Judge

• Evan Treski, The Plantiff

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If you were able charged with crime and given a warrant for arrest, would you prefer a Judge or a Trial by Jury to determine if you're guilty/innocent? and why?