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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what words does the judge end his opening statement in Gideon's new trial?
(a) "And Mr. Gideon please have the sense to keep your mouth shut."
(b) "And please, Mr. Gideon, allow your attorney to do his job."
(c) "And help us to do impartial justice, for Christ's sake."
(d) "Mr. Gideon, you now have an attorney, it's in all our best interests to allow him to do his job."

2. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?
(a) Godfather.
(b) Legal expert.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Psychiatrist.

3. Why does Gideon say he had so many coins on him?
(a) He denies having any coins.
(b) He used them for gambling.
(c) He collects them.
(d) He broke into a piggy bank.

4. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?
(a) His father.
(b) His attorney.
(c) His wife.
(d) His son.

5. Among the most important concepts for the Justices is the determination of _________________.
(a) Indigence.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Federalism.
(d) Guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did retired Justice Frankfurter say about Gideon vs. Wainwright?

2. Overall, the courts deal with ____________ while the legislature deals with abstraction in large numbers.

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

4. Why does Gideon think he should not be tried again?

5. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?

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