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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.
(b) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.
(c) He has a right to question the jury.
(d) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.

4. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?
(a) 11.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 23.

5. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?
(a) 60.
(b) 90.
(c) 30.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.

2. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.

3. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?

4. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?

5. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?

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