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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) None.

3. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?
(a) Illiterate.
(b) Mentally ill.
(c) Young.
(d) All of these.

4. What is covered in the issue of federalism?
(a) Republicans vs. Democrats.
(b) Internal Revenue System policies.
(c) The Federal government budget.
(d) State's rights vs. the Federal government.

5. Which of the following is true of Jacobs prior to the Supreme Court case?
(a) He is impressed by the formality of the crier who opens the proceedings.
(b) He is struck by the pomp of the building.
(c) He spends time worrying about minor points.
(d) All of these.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the next issue following the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon's favor?

2. Lawyers appearing before the Supreme Court should present facts as opposed to ________________.

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

4. George Mantz of ____________ admits that his state's courts could soon follow the trend to appoint attorneys in all cases.

5. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.

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