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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Alabama's brief declares that ___________________ is more likely to be acquitted.
2. What can be said about Gideon in that he stuck to the process of filing an appeal?
3. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.
4. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?
5. Which of the following is true of Gideon's case?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the author's reply to those who may question whether a case like Gideon's should be managed through legislation or allowed to proceed to the Supreme Court?
2. What are a couple reasons that the Supreme Court works so well in terms of independent thinking?
3. Before hearing Gideon's case, what are the Justices aware of regarding many of the cases they hear?
4. Compare and contrast the legal resources for Jacob representing states' rights and Fortas representing just one man.
5. How could Gideon vs. Wainwright overthrow the Betts vs. Brady decision that was enacted just 20 years prior?
6. What is Justice Black's statement about Betts when he offers the Supreme Court opinion?
7. Who is Bruce Robert Jacob and what is his role in Gideon's Supreme Court trial?
8. How do Fortas and Jacob differ in their perceptions of Supreme Court procedure?
9. What is the impact of the Gideon ruling regarding getting support for attorneys who are appointed to criminal cases?
10. What is Jacob's opinion on the retroactive element of any law which may evolve from Gideon's Supreme Court case?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the irony of Gideon's not being able to ever hold a job very long in his life yet having the tenacity to hand write pages and pages of his petition to the Supreme Court. What gave Gideon his inspiration to keep pushing forward? How would Gideon's life have been different if he had applied this same tenacity to making a decent living and caring for his family? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of hope. Identify at least two themes about hope in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.
Essay Topic 3
There is a saying that "He who represents himself has a fool for a client." Clearly Gideon was set up for failure in trying to represent himself but what do you think of his methods? Was he on the right track? Was he intelligent enough to do a decent job with a little bit of guidance? Do you think Gideon thought he did a good job, at least before the verdict was read? Explain.
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