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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the case in which the the opinion indicates that federal defendants should always have the right to an attorney?
(a) Johnson vs. Johnson.
(b) Jackman vs. Zerbst.
(c) Jackson vs. Zolta.
(d) Johnson vs. Zerbst.

2. How does Gideon describe Fortas' legal brief about the case?
(a) Truly inspiring work.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Brilliant document.
(d) A Godsend.

3. What is the case in which six black boys were accused of rape of two white girls in 1932?
(a) The Scotsboro Case.
(b) The Alabama Case.
(c) The Missouri Case.
(d) The Petersborough Case.

4. What is a legal document submitted to the Supreme Court from anyone who may have something helpful to add to a case?
(a) Federal Affiliation.
(b) Goodwill.
(c) Good Neighbor.
(d) Amicus Curiae.

5. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?
(a) A monthly retainer.
(b) A flat fee based on the scope of the trial.
(c) 20% of the damages awarded.
(d) Nothing but his name attached to a Supreme Court case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry Cook states that at the poolroom, the front was off the cigarette machine and ___________________.

2. Abe Fortas had previously argued the case that expanded the Supreme Court's ruling on ____________.

3. In the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942, in what state did Smith Betts live?

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

5. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

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