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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gideon never move his family out of Panama City?
(a) He never had the money.
(b) They had family in the area.
(c) His wife didn't want to move.
(d) They didn't want to leave their school.

2. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?
(a) All of these.
(b) Young.
(c) Mentally ill.
(d) Illiterate.

3. What is covered in the issue of federalism?
(a) The Federal government budget.
(b) Republicans vs. Democrats.
(c) State's rights vs. the Federal government.
(d) Internal Revenue System policies.

4. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Slaughterhouse.
(b) Hardware store.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Shoe factory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?

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

3. How do some of the Supreme Court Justices consider their power?

4. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."

5. Federal law _____________ state law.

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of power do the Supreme Court Justices have and how do some of them feel about it?

2. For what is Abe Fortas already known regarding influencing the Supreme Court to expand a certain ruling?

3. What is meant by federalism and how could Gideon's Supreme Court case impact it?

4. Do the Supreme Court Justices get to decide which cases they will hear?

5. Why is Gideon allowed an attorney for his Supreme Court case and who is the man appointed to represent him?

6. What is the premise of GIDEON'S TRUMPET?

7. What is the nature of Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?

8. What is so unusual about Gideon's tenacity in preparing his petition to the Supreme Court?

9. Describe some of Gideon's bad childhood experiences.

10. What compensation does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case get?

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