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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. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.
(a) Florida rules.
(b) petty larceny.
(c) Florida prisons.
(d) Gideon himself.

2. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?
(a) All state courts will be impacted.
(b) It will be easier to get a case to the Supreme Court.
(c) He will be a free man.
(d) It will be even harder to appeal.

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

4. In what city in Florida did Gideon reside?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Panama City.
(c) Pensacola.
(d) Tampa.

5. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Slaughterhouse.
(b) Shoe factory.
(c) Hardware store.
(d) Restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Most prisoners currently jailed without the benefit of an attorney do not have which of the following characteristics that Gideon possesses?

2. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.

3. Which of the following is NOT a Justice seated during Gideon's Supreme Court case?

4. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?

5. Who writes a legal brief in support of Gideon after Walter Mondale's letter is circulated?

(see the answer key)

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