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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?
(a) No one.
(b) The U.S. Attorney General.
(c) One legal secretary.
(d) Ten Law Clerks.

2. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?
(a) Because of Gideon's criminal record.
(b) Because welfare was not established yet.
(c) Because of Gideon's wife's criminal record.
(d) Because Gideon makes too much money.

3. Gideon writes a letter of ____________ pages to Abe Fortas to tell him what really happened.
(a) 22.
(b) 15.
(c) 3.
(d) 10.

4. Is Gideon guaranteed an attorney during a Supreme Court trial?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes, if he can pay a retainer.
(d) Possibly.

5. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To get a job.
(b) To show his innocence.
(c) To make arrangements for his children.
(d) To have surgery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

3. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?

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

5. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.

(see the answer key)

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