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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. Lawyers appearing before the Supreme Court should present facts as opposed to ________________.
(a) Theories.
(b) Lofty ideas.
(c) Opinions.
(d) Speculation.

2. Who was the Florida governor at the time of Gideon vs. Wainwright?
(a) Ferris Buller.
(b) Fess Barkley.
(c) Farris Bryant.
(d) Frank Bryan.

3. Who does George Mantz say is looking out for defendants with attorneys?
(a) The Supreme Court.
(b) The judge.
(c) The defendant.
(d) The state.

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

5. Most prisoners currently jailed without the benefit of an attorney do not have which of the following characteristics that Gideon possesses?
(a) All of these.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Educational level.
(d) Tenacity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

2. The Supreme Court Justices are aware that many of the cases they hear are the result of __________________.

3. Which of the following is an indigent person unable to afford that a rich defendant can?

4. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.

5. 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 __________________________."

(see the answer key)

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