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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?
(a) Because of Gideon's wife's criminal record.
(b) Because Gideon makes too much money.
(c) Because welfare was not established yet.
(d) Because of Gideon's criminal record.

2. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?
(a) January 15, 1966.
(b) May 25, 1963.
(c) April 21, 1963.
(d) November 22, 1963.

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

4. 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.

5. An attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case gets money for ________________.
(a) Food and entertainment.
(b) Hotel accommodations.
(c) Hourly billing.
(d) Travel to and from Washington D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?

2. How old was Gideon when his father died?

3. Who is appointed to represent Gideon in his Supreme Court trial?

4. What is the name of another case in Florida that is similar to Gideon's regarding right to an attorney?

5. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?

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