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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.
(a) Indigence.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Youth.
(d) Innocence.

2. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Orlando, Florida.
(b) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(c) Denver, Colorado.
(d) Washington D.C.

3. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
(a) A copy of the trial brief.
(b) A copy of the trial transcript.
(c) A copy of the request and any response.
(d) A copy of the opposing response.

4. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?
(a) January 15, 1966.
(b) May 25, 1963.
(c) April 21, 1963.
(d) November 22, 1963.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?

2. Gideon believes that he was denied ______________ during a legal trial.

3. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?

4. What legislation gives the Supreme Court Justices the freedom to decide which cases they will hear?

5. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?

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