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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

3. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Interns.
(b) Legal secretary.
(c) Personal assistant.
(d) Law clerks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?

2. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

3. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

4. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?

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

(see the answer key)

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