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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. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.
(a) The defense attorney.
(b) The prosecutor's office.
(c) The defendant.
(d) The Attorney General.

2. What prior case had established the rules for assigning an attorney to a defendant.
(a) Betts vs. Brady.
(b) Betz vs. Brady.
(c) Breck vs. Brady.
(d) Betts vs. Brody.

3. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?
(a) If Cook had a job.
(b) Why Cook was on the street at that time of the morning.
(c) If Cook had a grudge against Gideon.
(d) If Cook had an arrest record.

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

5. What can be said about Gideon in that he stuck to the process of filing an appeal?
(a) Evasive.
(b) Impudent.
(c) Affable.
(d) Tenacious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gideon send money to his parents when he is in jail in the mid-1930s?

2. Which state files its own brief in support of the principles of Gideon's case?

3. Which are the only two states to stand with Florida on the right to an attorney position?

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

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

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