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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 children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

2. The Supreme Court is bound not so much by laws as by the trends and ____________ of the Justices who serve.
(a) Prejudices.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Opinions.
(d) Ideals.

3. How old was Gideon when he ran away from home to escape his strict stepfather?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

4. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?
(a) He was insane.
(b) The rules of Betts vs. Brady.
(c) He had too many prior convictions.
(d) He was clearly guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

2. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

3. Fortas notes that there is a recent history of the Justices declining to approve petitions that would _____________________.

4. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."

5. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?

(see the answer key)

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