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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the only thing Gideon's landlady testifies to when Gideon questions her?
(a) She has never seen Gideon drunk.
(b) Gideon pretty much stays to himself.
(c) She thinks Gideon is a good father.
(d) Gideon is always on time with the rent.

2. An attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case gets money for ________________.
(a) Food and entertainment.
(b) Hourly billing.
(c) Travel to and from Washington D.C.
(d) Hotel accommodations.

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

4. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) None.

5. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?
(a) Prison forms.
(b) Linen letterhead.
(c) Regular typing paper.
(d) Prison paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.

2. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

3. What is the question the Justices say is before them when deciding to hear Gideon's case?

4. How do some of the Supreme Court Justices consider their power?

5. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?

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