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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old was Gideon when his father died?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 3.

4. How many children does Gideon have?
(a) Two and two stepchildren.
(b) Three and a stepdaughter.
(c) Five.
(d) One and three stepchildren.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?

2. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

3. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?

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

5. Abe Fortas indicates that a lawyer would have known that ____________ could have been a defense for the crime.

(see the answer key)

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