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7. In a REL 3 event (a ProTour Qualifier), Dan's opponent Steve complains that some of Dan's sleeves are marked. The judge checks and finds a mix of old and new black sleeves. Only the land cards are in the new black sleeves. What happens?

a) Dan has to take off the sleeves, if the cards themselves are marked then he will be disqualified.
b) He will get a warning and have to replace the sleeves.
c) He will get a game loss and have to replace the sleeves.
d) He will get a match loss and have to replace the sleeves.

8. Tom is playing Fred at a REL 3 tournament. Fred is playing very slowly. Two turns in a row he counts all the cards in Tom's graveyard, and then asks Tom how many cards in his hand. Then Fred looks for a long time at his own hand before saying "Done." Tom calls the judge over and complains about Fred's slow play. What happens?

a) Nothing. Unless the judge decides that Fred is deliberately stalling there is no penalty.
b) If the judge decides Fred is playing slowly he can give Fred a Caution.
c) If the judge decides Fred is playing slowly he can give Fred a Warning.
d) If the judge decides Fred is playing slowly he can give Fred a Game Loss.
e) If the judge decides Fred is playing slowly he can give Fred a Match Loss.

9. Dorian is playing Cliff at a REL 3 tournament. While they are shuffling each other's cards, Cliff accuses Dorian of looking at his cards while she is shuffling. He then turns her deck over (that he is shuffling) and looks at it. Dorian calls the judge. What happens?

a) They both should receive warnings for unsporting conduct.
b) Dorian should get a warning for looking at her opponent's deck. Cliff should get no penalty as he was just evening out the advantage he thought that she had gained.
c) Cliff should get a warning for deliberately looking at Dorian's deck.
d) Cliff should get a game loss for unsporting conduct.
e) Cliff should get a match loss for unsporting conduct.

10. Fran is shuffling his deck so that the cards are facing upward towards him (so he can see his cards). Is this an acceptable way for him to shuffle his own deck?(This is a ProTour Qualifier, REL 3)

a) Yes. As long as he doesn't look too closely at the cards.
b) Yes. As long as his opponent shuffles it afterwards.
c) No. He is not allowed to look at his cards as he is shuffling. He should get a Caution.
d) No. He is not allowed to look at his cards as he is shuffling. He should get a Warning.
e) No. He is not allowed to look at his cards as he is shuffling. He should get a Game loss.

11. John and Mike are both on the same team and they are paired against each other in the final Swiss round. They decide to roll the die and whoever wins the roll, will win the game. Is this acceptable?

a) Yes. As long as no bribery is involved.
b) Yes. As long as it occurs in the Swiss portion of the tournament.
c) Yes. As long as it is done in the presence of a judge.
d) Yes, but they must get permission from the judge first.
e) No. You are never allowed to decide the outcome of a game on a die roll.

12. Elwood and Dan play a game in a ProTour Qualifier. Dan wins, but Elwood reports to the Tournament Organizer (actually whoever is working the computer) that Dan has lost. When this misreporting is discovered just before the next round is about to begin, what should be done?

a) Nothing. It was Dan's reponsibility to report in with Elwood to confirm the results.
b) The Match results should be corrected and Elwood should be given a warning.
c) The Match results should be corrected. Elwood should be given a Warning and a next Game loss.
d) The Match results should not be changed, but Elwood should be given a next Match loss.
e) The Match results should be corrected. Elwood should be disqualified from the tournament.

13. The philosophy behind repeat offense punishments is:

a) The third time you commit the same offense you are disqualified.
b) Each subsequent time you commit the same offense, the next highest penalty is given.
c) Penalties are only increased if the offense was intentional.
d) There is no specific policy, it depends on the type of offense, the type of tournament, and is left to the discretion of the judge.