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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 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) Good Neighbor.
(d) Goodwill.

2. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Harvey Cook.
(b) Henry Cook.
(c) Henry Koch.
(d) Hank Cookson.

3. What did retired Justice Frankfurter say about Gideon vs. Wainwright?
(a) He declined to comment.
(b) He thought it was a step back for America.
(c) He would have voted in favor of it.
(d) He would not have voted for it.

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

5. What is the case in which the the opinion indicates that federal defendants should always have the right to an attorney?
(a) Jackson vs. Zolta.
(b) Jackman vs. Zerbst.
(c) Johnson vs. Johnson.
(d) Johnson vs. Zerbst.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?

2. Which of the following is NOT a Justice seated during Gideon's Supreme Court case?

3. Who was the director of the federal penitentiary system?

4. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?

5. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?

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