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

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

3. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Orlando, Florida.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(d) Denver, Colorado.

4. How old is Gideon?
(a) 27.
(b) 39.
(c) 45.
(d) 51.

5. Justices of the Supreme Court have a higher power than ____________________.
(a) The Attorney General.
(b) The Vice President.
(c) Any other judge in the country.
(d) The President.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?

2. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?

3. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?

4. Abe Fortas indicates that a lawyer would have known that ____________ could have been a defense for the crime.

5. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.

(see the answer key)

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