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

2. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His job.
(b) His mind.
(c) Custody of his children.
(d) His house.

3. How old is Gideon?
(a) 45.
(b) 51.
(c) 39.
(d) 27.

4. Who is the central person in GIDEON'S TRUMPET?
(a) Clarence Earl Gideon.
(b) Clarence James Thomas.
(c) James Hall Gideon.
(d) Earl Thomas Ray.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?

2. Federal law _____________ state law.

3. How many children does Gideon have?

4. 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 __________________________."

5. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?

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