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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 might Gideon have known about the Carnley vs. Cochran case?
(a) Law books.
(b) Newspapers.
(c) Radio.
(d) TV.

2. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?
(a) Murder.
(b) Petty larceny.
(c) Statutory Rape.
(d) Grand Theft Auto.

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

4. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His job.
(b) His mind.
(c) His house.
(d) Custody of his children.

5. At what type of work does Gideon say he could make a living?
(a) Plumbing.
(b) Car maintenance.
(c) Truck driving.
(d) Electrical wiring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?

2. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?

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

4. Who is appointed to represent Gideon in his Supreme Court trial?

5. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

(see the answer key)

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