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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Walter Mondale of Minnesota wrote to Jacob that all __________________ should have a lawyer.
(a) Indigents.
(b) Felony defendants.
(c) People.
(d) Accused people.

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

3. How many children does Gideon have?
(a) Five.
(b) Two and two stepchildren.
(c) Three and a stepdaughter.
(d) One and three stepchildren.

4. Why did Jacob only have evenings and weekends to devote to the states' case against Gideon?
(a) He worked full time at a law office.
(b) He was still going to law school.
(c) He had to care for an ailing parent.
(d) He had a corporate job during the week.

5. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Henry Koch.
(b) Harvey Cook.
(c) Henry Cook.
(d) Hank Cookson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gideon writes a letter of ____________ pages to Abe Fortas to tell him what really happened.

2. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.

3. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.

4. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?

5. Alabama's brief declares that ___________________ is more likely to be acquitted.

(see the answer key)

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