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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?
(a) Traffic violations.
(b) Divorce proceedings.
(c) Child custody case.
(d) Noise violations.

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

3. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?
(a) Petty larceny.
(b) Murder.
(c) Grand Theft Auto.
(d) Statutory Rape.

4. How many other states sign Berlin's legal brief?
(a) 38.
(b) 17.
(c) 22.
(d) 12.

5. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.
(a) The prosecutor's office.
(b) The defense attorney.
(c) The defendant.
(d) The Attorney General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

2. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.

3. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?

4. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?

5. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?

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