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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among the most important concepts for the Justices is the determination of _________________.
(a) Insanity.
(b) Federalism.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Indigence.

2. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?
(a) He had a junior attorney at his trial.
(b) He had to wait six months before going to trial.
(c) He had no trial before going to prison.
(d) He had no attorney at his trial.

3. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To get a job.
(b) To show his innocence.
(c) To have surgery.
(d) To make arrangements for his children.

4. Which of the following does Henry Cook state that Henry did on the morning of June 3?
(a) All of these.
(b) Leave in a cab.
(c) Walk down the street.
(d) Use a pay phone.

5. The Supreme Court Justices are aware that many of the cases they hear are the result of __________________.
(a) Unskilled judges in the local courts.
(b) A poor State Court system.
(c) An overloaded local court system.
(d) A defendant's lack of a defense attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Federal law _____________ state law.

2. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?

3. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?

4. Why did Gideon never move his family out of Panama City?

5. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.

(see the answer key)

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