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Probation Officer Quick Quiz
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Narcotics and Drugs

1. Most narcotics are derived from which of the following drugs?
(A) Morphine
(B) Codeine
(C) Heroin
(D) Opium

2. One of the most frightening aspects of narcotics addiction is the tendency of a user to increase the dose. This is due to the development of body tolerance, which proceeds most rapidly in the use of:
(A) cocaine.
(B) heroin.
(C) marijuana.
(D) morphine.
(E) opium.

Reading Comprehension

Analyze the statements below solely on the basis of the material given. Choose letter (A) if the statement is entirely true; (B) if the statement is entirely false; (C) if the statement is partially false and partially true; or (D) if the statement cannot be judged on the basis of the facts given in the excerpt.  

Whenever there shall be a sufficient number of cells in the prison, it shall be the duty of the warden to keep each prisoner single in a cell during both day and night when the prisoner is not employed, in a hospital, or engaged in other duties or recreation in accordance with the rules of the Department of Correction. The clothing and bedding of the prisoners shall be manufactured as far as practicable in the prison. The prisoners shall be supplied with a sufficient quantity of wholesome food.

1. Prison rules require that prisoners' food be adequate as well as healthful.
(A) Entirely true
(B) Entirely false
(C) Partially true, partially false
(D) Cannot be judged

2. All prisoner clothing is manufactured by the prisoners themselves.
(A) Entirely true
(B) Entirely false
(C) Partially true, partially false
(D) Cannot be judged

3. Under no circumstances are more than two prisoners kept in a cell.
(A) Entirely true
(B) Entirely false
(C) Partially true, partially false
(D) Cannot be judged

Courts

1. Which of the following includes the plaintiff's statement of claims?
(A) Reports
(B) Writ of attachment
(C) Notice to produce
(D) The complaint

2. Papers filed in the Supreme Court are in the custody of the:
(A) presiding judge.
(B) county clerk.
(C) board of county judges.
(D) attorney general.


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