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

2. Among the most important concepts for the Justices is the determination of _________________.
(a) Federalism.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Indigence.
(d) Insanity.

3. Gideon says that prisoners have ___________ contact with attorneys?
(a) Minimal.
(b) Adequate.
(c) Excessive.
(d) No.

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

5. What does Gideon say about the prison facilities for filing court documents?
(a) They are inadequate.
(b) They are better than he imagined.
(c) They are excellent.
(d) They do not exist.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Supreme Court is bound not so much by laws as by the trends and ____________ of the Justices who serve.

2. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?

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

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

5. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?

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