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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. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

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

3. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It is sent via email.
(b) It is handwritten.
(c) It is on audio tape.
(d) It exceeds the page count limit.

4. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?
(a) He had gallbladder surgery.
(b) He had pneumonia.
(c) He was in a car accident.
(d) He had A-typical tuberculosis.

5. What prior case had established the rules for assigning an attorney to a defendant.
(a) Breck vs. Brady.
(b) Betz vs. Brady.
(c) Betts vs. Brady.
(d) Betts vs. Brody.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?

2. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?

3. In what part of the country does Gideon live?

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

5. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?

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