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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?
(a) The American Civil Liberties Union.
(b) The NAACP.
(c) The Democratic Party.
(d) The Harvard Law School.

2. What would be the benefit of a public defender's office?
(a) Familiarity with areas.
(b) Knowledge of judges.
(c) Knowledge of courts.
(d) Better compensation.

3. How does Gideon describe Fortas' legal brief about the case?
(a) Brilliant document.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Truly inspiring work.
(d) A Godsend.

4. Abe Fortas had previously argued the case that expanded the Supreme Court's ruling on ____________.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Pre-meditated murder.
(c) Tax evasion.
(d) Indigence.

5. Which law school does John Hart Ely attend?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Yale.
(d) Stanford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is appointed to represent Gideon in his Supreme Court trial?

2. Federal law _____________ state law.

3. Where does Gideon plan to stop on his way out of Panama City?

4. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?

5. Alabama's brief declares that ___________________ is more likely to be acquitted.

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