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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 Attorney General.
(b) The prosecutor's office.
(c) The defense attorney.
(d) The defendant.

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

3. Attorneys should view questions as _______________________.
(a) Opportunities to persuade.
(b) Necessary evils.
(c) Learning experiences.
(d) Formalities to be endured.

4. Alabama's brief declares that ___________________ is more likely to be acquitted.
(a) An indigent with counsel.
(b) A retarded person.
(c) A first-time offender.
(d) An indigent without counsel.

5. Which of the following is true regarding Supreme Court Justices?
(a) They are appointed to lifetime terms.
(b) All of these.
(c) They are free to disagree.
(d) They don't seek re-election and are not indebted to anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Jacob about appearing in the Supreme Court?

2. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?

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

4. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?

5. What can be said about Gideon in that he stuck to the process of filing an appeal?

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