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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?
(a) He will be a free man.
(b) It will be easier to get a case to the Supreme Court.
(c) It will be even harder to appeal.
(d) All state courts will be impacted.

2. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?
(a) Prison forms.
(b) Prison paper.
(c) Linen letterhead.
(d) Regular typing paper.

3. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
(a) A copy of the trial transcript.
(b) A copy of the trial brief.
(c) A copy of the opposing response.
(d) A copy of the request and any response.

4. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?
(a) Michael Kodak, Jr.
(b) Stu Mathias.
(c) Jeffrey Walton.
(d) Michael Rodak, Jr.

5. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?
(a) Traffic violations.
(b) Child custody case.
(c) Divorce proceedings.
(d) Noise violations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gideon writes a letter of ____________ pages to Abe Fortas to tell him what really happened.

2. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.

3. Federal law _____________ state law.

4. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?

5. How many children does Gideon have?

(see the answer key)

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