1. The federal courts and the state courts can never have concurrent jurisdiction over the same case. (true or false).

2 Mark, a resident of Illinois, while driving on the freeway, hits Bill, a resident of Wisconsin, and totally destroys Bill's brand new vehicle and injures Bill. Bill may bring suit in federal district court:

a. Because of federal question jurisdiction.

b. Because there is always federal jurisdiction if there is diversity of citizenship.

c. If the value of the car is $80,000.

d. If the accident occurred outside of Illinois or Wisconsin.

3 A decision of the Supreme Court of the state of Washington would always be binding on:

a. A federal district court in the state of Washington.

b. A state trial court in Washington.

c. The U.S. Court of Appeals that includes the state of Washington.

d. All of the above.

1. Janet is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury. However, when the defendant's attorney sees her, he notices that she is wearing a green dress. Both the defendant and the defendant's attorney hate green dresses, so they strike her name from the jury. This is:

a. A valid challenge for cause.

b. A valid peremptory challenge.

c. Not a valid challenge.

d. A valid challenge for cause, but it can be overcome if the plaintiff's attorney makes an offer of proof to the judge.