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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. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?
(a) Connie Martin.
(b) Doris Clawson.
(c) Louise Cooper.
(d) Velma Cooper.

2. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?
(a) Mentally ill.
(b) Young.
(c) Illiterate.
(d) All of these.

3. How do some of the Supreme Court Justices consider their power?
(a) Destiny.
(b) Exaggerated.
(c) Humbling.
(d) Overwhelming.

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

5. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Stipends for its service.
(b) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(c) Meals during its service.
(d) Hotel accommodations during its service.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is covered in the issue of federalism?

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

3. What does Gideon say about the prison facilities for filing court documents?

4. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.

5. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?

(see the answer key)

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