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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To show his innocence.
(b) To get a job.
(c) To have surgery.
(d) To make arrangements for his children.

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

3. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.
(a) Opening and closing arguments.
(b) Judge's ruling.
(c) Witness statements.
(d) Verdict.

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

5. Who is the central person in GIDEON'S TRUMPET?
(a) Earl Thomas Ray.
(b) James Hall Gideon.
(c) Clarence James Thomas.
(d) Clarence Earl Gideon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?

4. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."

5. What is the question the Justices say is before them when deciding to hear Gideon's case?

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