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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Justice makes the point that all the prisoners currently jailed without counsel were entitled to an attorney ________________________.
(a) Whether they wanted one or not.
(b) Under the special circumstances rule.
(c) Because this is America.
(d) Until proven guilty.

2. What amazes Jacob about appearing in the Supreme Court?
(a) The quality of the furniture.
(b) The huge number of people present.
(c) The courtroom cameras.
(d) The informality of the proceedings.

3. Lawyers appearing before the Supreme Court should present facts as opposed to ________________.
(a) Lofty ideas.
(b) Theories.
(c) Speculation.
(d) Opinions.

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

5. Which of the following does the Fourteenth Amendment address?
(a) All of these.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Property.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the case in which six black boys were accused of rape of two white girls in 1932?

2. What comment does George Mantz say that draws laughter from the Justices?

3. In the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942, in what state did Smith Betts live?

4. What does Abe Fortas think would be the best way for the Justices to understand Gideon's case?

5. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?

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