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

2. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Shoe factory.
(b) Slaughterhouse.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Hardware store.

3. Who is the law student who works on research for Fortas?
(a) John Hardeson.
(b) James Milligan.
(c) Michael Collins.
(d) John Hart Ely.

4. What "stupid answer" does Jacob give in response to a Justice?
(a) A judge would not object to a lay person representing someone else.
(b) The Justices have not done their due diligence in the case.
(c) Gideon did the crime and he has to do the time.
(d) He did not realize that he would be questioned on some of these issues.

5. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?
(a) If Cook had a grudge against Gideon.
(b) Why Cook was on the street at that time of the morning.
(c) If Cook had an arrest record.
(d) If Cook had a job.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.

3. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.

4. The Justice makes the point that all the prisoners currently jailed without counsel were entitled to an attorney ________________________.

5. Which state files its own brief in support of the principles of Gideon's case?

(see the answer key)

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