Gideon's Trumpet Test | Final Test - Hard

Anthony Lewis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Gideon's Trumpet Test | Final Test - Hard

Anthony Lewis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to Gideons' Supreme Court case, how many of the nine Justices does Fortas think will rule in his favor?

2. Most prisoners currently jailed without the benefit of an attorney do not have which of the following characteristics that Gideon possesses?

3. Immediately following Gideon's case, how many cases does the Supreme Court send back to the Florida State Supreme Court ordering it to reconsider those cases in light of Gideon vs. Wainwright?

4. Who is the Attorney General in 1963?

5. How many other states sign Berlin's legal brief?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's reply to those who may question whether a case like Gideon's should be managed through legislation or allowed to proceed to the Supreme Court?

2. What is the premise of the brief written by George D. Mentz of the Alabama Attorney General's office which supports Jacob's case?

3. What flaw does Fortas present in determining decisions on a case-by-case basis?

4. Compare and contrast the legal resources for Jacob representing states' rights and Fortas representing just one man.

5. What is Jacob's opinion on the retroactive element of any law which may evolve from Gideon's Supreme Court case?

6. How do Fortas and Jacob differ in their perceptions of Supreme Court procedure?

7. What is the impact of the Gideon ruling regarding getting support for attorneys who are appointed to criminal cases?

8. What is State Judge Walter V. Schaefer's reasoning on why the right to an attorney is greater than all other rights?

9. What is the premise of the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942?

10. What form of support does Jacob get to help him defend the state position in the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Gideon. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What is his primary motivation?

Essay Topic 2

GIDEON'S TRUMPET is a story about succeeding against heavy odds. Explain how fortunate Gideon is to have been alive in 1962 instead of 1942. What ruling had been in place in Florida that would have kept Gideon in prison for his full sentence? Is Gideon even aware of his good fortune? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The struggle for justice takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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