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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It is on audio tape.
(b) It is sent via email.
(c) It exceeds the page count limit.
(d) It is handwritten.

3. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

4. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) March 24, 1960.
(b) February 8, 1962.
(c) December 24, 1961.
(d) February 14, 1969.

5. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.

2. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

3. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?

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

5. Federal law _____________ state law.

(see the answer key)

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