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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jacob only have evenings and weekends to devote to the states' case against Gideon?
(a) He had to care for an ailing parent.
(b) He worked full time at a law office.
(c) He had a corporate job during the week.
(d) He was still going to law school.

2. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?
(a) A monthly retainer.
(b) 20% of the damages awarded.
(c) A flat fee based on the scope of the trial.
(d) Nothing but his name attached to a Supreme Court case.

3. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.
(a) Lazy.
(b) Immoral.
(c) Uneducated.
(d) Shifty.

4. The Justice makes the point that all the prisoners currently jailed without counsel were entitled to an attorney ________________________.
(a) Under the special circumstances rule.
(b) Because this is America.
(c) Until proven guilty.
(d) Whether they wanted one or not.

5. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?
(a) 23.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Gideon when his father died?

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

3. Who does George Mantz say is looking out for defendants with attorneys?

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. Why was the Betts case able to prevail in 1942?

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