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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

3. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?
(a) Because of Gideon's wife's criminal record.
(b) Because Gideon makes too much money.
(c) Because welfare was not established yet.
(d) Because of Gideon's criminal record.

4. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?
(a) Grand Theft Auto.
(b) Murder.
(c) Statutory Rape.
(d) Petty larceny.

5. Abe Fortas indicates that a lawyer would have known that ____________ could have been a defense for the crime.
(a) Righteous anger.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Being high.
(d) Drunkenness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?

2. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?

3. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?

4. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?

5. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.

(see the answer key)

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