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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Abe Fortas indicates that a lawyer would have known that ____________ could have been a defense for the crime.
(a) Drunkenness.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Righteous anger.
(d) Being high.

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

4. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?
(a) Hollywood, Florida.
(b) Orlando, Florida.
(c) Venice, Florida.
(d) Panama City, Florida.

5. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Meals during its service.
(b) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(c) Hotel accommodations during its service.
(d) Stipends for its service.

6. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 23.
(d) 11.

7. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

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

9. Gideon says that prisoners have ___________ contact with attorneys?
(a) No.
(b) Adequate.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Minimal.

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

11. What would happen to the appeals process if Gideon's appeal is approved?
(a) It will be easier to get a case to the Supreme Court.
(b) All state courts will be impacted.
(c) He will be a free man.
(d) It will be even harder to appeal.

12. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?
(a) To care for his children.
(b) To continue his education.
(c) To get a good job.
(d) To care for his mother.

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

14. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

15. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?
(a) Nothing but his name attached to a Supreme Court case.
(b) A flat fee based on the scope of the trial.
(c) A monthly retainer.
(d) 20% of the damages awarded.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gideon?

2. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

3. Among the most important concepts for the Justices is the determination of _________________.

4. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

5. Who is the central person in GIDEON'S TRUMPET?

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