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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city in Florida did Gideon reside?
(a) Panama City.
(b) Pensacola.
(c) Tampa.
(d) Melbourne.

2. Justices of the Supreme Court have a higher power than ____________________.
(a) The Attorney General.
(b) The Vice President.
(c) The President.
(d) Any other judge in the country.

3. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?
(a) Seabreeze Bar & Grill.
(b) Palms and Pawns Shop.
(c) Bay Harbor Poolroom.
(d) Flamingo Pawn Shop.

4. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Legal secretary.
(b) Law clerks.
(c) Interns.
(d) Personal assistant.

5. Who had complete control over deciding who would represent Gideon?
(a) The prison warden.
(b) Gideon.
(c) The Florida State Court.
(d) The Justices.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.

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

3. An attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case gets money for ________________.

4. What is the main reason a defendant does not have an attorney?

5. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?

(see the answer key)

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