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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(b) Washington D.C.
(c) Denver, Colorado.
(d) Orlando, Florida.

2. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.
(a) Fourteenth.
(b) Tenth.
(c) First.
(d) Fifth.

3. What sentence did Gideon receive in his first trial?
(a) A life sentence.
(b) Maximum of five years in prison.
(c) Probation and time served.
(d) Minimum of five years in prison.

4. How do some of the Supreme Court Justices consider their power?
(a) Exaggerated.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Overwhelming.
(d) Humbling.

5. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?
(a) He had pneumonia.
(b) He was in a car accident.
(c) He had gallbladder surgery.
(d) He had A-typical tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gideon say he had so many coins on him?

2. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?

3. Which of the following do the Supreme Court Justices have?

4. Who had operated the poolroom that Gideon is accused of robbing?

5. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?

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