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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) December 24, 1961.
(b) March 24, 1960.
(c) February 14, 1969.
(d) February 8, 1962.

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

3. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?
(a) 60.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 90.

4. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?
(a) Michael Kodak, Jr.
(b) Michael Rodak, Jr.
(c) Stu Mathias.
(d) Jeffrey Walton.

5. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?
(a) Seabreeze Bar & Grill.
(b) Bay Harbor Poolroom.
(c) Palms and Pawns Shop.
(d) Flamingo Pawn Shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Justices of the Supreme Court have a higher power than ____________________.

2. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?

3. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

4. In what part of the country does Gideon live?

5. The Supreme Court Justices are aware that many of the cases they hear are the result of __________________.

(see the answer key)

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