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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gideon's state of mind as he prepares to go to trial at the Supreme Court?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Humbled.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Confident.

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

3. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Legal secretary.
(b) Interns.
(c) Law clerks.
(d) Personal assistant.

4. Gideon says that prisoners have ___________ contact with attorneys?
(a) No.
(b) Excessive.
(c) Adequate.
(d) Minimal.

5. Federal law _____________ state law.
(a) supersedes.
(b) challenges.
(c) is more lenient than.
(d) is harsher than.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did State Judge Walter V. Schaefer of the Illin.ois Court of Illinois assert as a citizen's greatest right?

2. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?

3. Who had complete control over deciding who would represent Gideon?

4. Prior to Gideons' Supreme Court case, how many of the nine Justices does Fortas think will rule in his favor?

5. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?

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