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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. How old is Gideon?
(a) 39.
(b) 51.
(c) 45.
(d) 27.

2. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?
(a) He knew Gideon was guilty.
(b) The county didn't have legal funds.
(c) He had no reason.
(d) No attorney would take the case.

3. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Stipends for its service.
(b) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(c) Meals during its service.
(d) Hotel accommodations during its service.

4. Federal law _____________ state law.
(a) supersedes.
(b) is harsher than.
(c) challenges.
(d) is more lenient than.

5. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?
(a) He had a junior attorney at his trial.
(b) He had no attorney at his trial.
(c) He had no trial before going to prison.
(d) He had to wait six months before going to trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

2. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?

3. Which of the following does Henry Cook state that Henry did on the morning of June 3?

4. How many children does Gideon have?

5. As a general rule, the Justices' decisions follow ______________ of what's most important in the judicial system.

(see the answer key)

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