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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What sentence did Gideon receive in his first trial?
(a) Probation and time served.
(b) Minimum of five years in prison.
(c) A life sentence.
(d) Maximum of five years in prison.

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

4. Why does Gideon send money to his parents when he is in jail in the mid-1930s?
(a) To buy food for his brothers and sisters.
(b) To pay for legal fees.
(c) They lost their house in the Great Depression.
(d) To put in a savings account for him.

5. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?
(a) Tax law.
(b) Corporations.
(c) U.S. Presidents.
(d) U.S. Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.

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

3. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

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

5. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?

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