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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Supreme Court is bound not so much by laws as by the trends and ____________ of the Justices who serve.
(a) Ideas.
(b) Prejudices.
(c) Ideals.
(d) Opinions.

2. At what type of work does Gideon say he could make a living?
(a) Plumbing.
(b) Car maintenance.
(c) Truck driving.
(d) Electrical wiring.

3. What is the only thing Gideon's landlady testifies to when Gideon questions her?
(a) Gideon pretty much stays to himself.
(b) She thinks Gideon is a good father.
(c) She has never seen Gideon drunk.
(d) Gideon is always on time with the rent.

4. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.
(a) Gideon himself.
(b) Florida rules.
(c) petty larceny.
(d) Florida prisons.

5. Gideon says that prisoners have ___________ contact with attorneys?
(a) Minimal.
(b) No.
(c) Adequate.
(d) Excessive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a legal document submitted to the Supreme Court from anyone who may have something helpful to add to a case?

2. Jacob contends that the basis for his case is about _________________, not an attorney.

3. Federal law _____________ state law.

4. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?

5. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?

(see the answer key)

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