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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. Which of the following is the consensus regarding appointed attorneys?
(a) All of these?
(b) Governmental funding will be required.
(c) An unpaid lawyer provides little or no real legal advice.
(d) No one attorney should withstand the continuing burden.

2. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

3. What is the next issue following the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon's favor?
(a) Budget.
(b) Strategy.
(c) Implementation.
(d) Theory.

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

5. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?
(a) He must have money for an attorney.
(b) He must be indigent.
(c) He must have been hurt by a legal action.
(d) He must be illiterate.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?

2. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?

3. What comment does George Mantz say that draws laughter from the Justices?

4. Jacob contends that the basis for his case is about _________________, not an attorney.

5. Who does George Mantz say is looking out for defendants with attorneys?

(see the answer key)

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