In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that inmates are entitled to either an adequate law library or adequate legal assistance?

A. Johnson v. Avery (1969)
B. Bounds v. Smith (1977)
C. Cooper v. Pate (1964)
D. Wolff v. McDonnell (1974)


Answer: B

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