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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. What comment does George Mantz say that draws laughter from the Justices?
2. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.
3. Walter Mondale of Minnesota wrote to Jacob that all __________________ should have a lawyer.
4. What is the case in which the the opinion indicates that federal defendants should always have the right to an attorney?
5. How does Gideon describe Fortas' legal brief about the case?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Justice Harlan's simple statement that overturns Betts vs. Brady?
2. 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?
3. What form of support does Jacob get to help him defend the state position in the trial?
4. Who is Bruce Robert Jacob and what is his role in Gideon's Supreme Court trial?
5. What flaw does Fortas present in determining decisions on a case-by-case basis?
6. What could be the reason that the Supreme Court Justices selected Fortas to represent Gideon?
7. What does Fortas believe would be the surest way to get assenting opinions from the Justices in Gideon's case?
8. Compare and contrast the legal resources for Jacob representing states' rights and Fortas representing just one man.
9. What are a couple reasons that the Supreme Court works so well in terms of independent thinking?
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
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.
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Bruce Jacob. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What is his primary motivation?
Essay Topic 3
Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in Gideon's life. How did Gideon have to adapt to a lonely childhood and youth? What effect did that have on his future relationships? Could his inability to manage relationships be part of the cause of his marital failures and relationships with his children? Explain the impact that childhood distress can have on an adult many years later.
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