Gideon's Trumpet Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Anthony Lewis
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 139 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Gideon's Trumpet Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Anthony Lewis
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It is sent via email.
(b) It is on audio tape.
(c) It is handwritten.
(d) It exceeds the page count limit.

2. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To have surgery.
(b) To get a job.
(c) To show his innocence.
(d) To make arrangements for his children.

3. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?
(a) January 15, 1966.
(b) April 21, 1963.
(c) November 22, 1963.
(d) May 25, 1963.

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

5. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?
(a) 90.
(b) 60.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Federal law _____________ state law.

2. What legislation gives the Supreme Court Justices the freedom to decide which cases they will hear?

3. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?

4. Gideon believes that he was denied ______________ during a legal trial.

5. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?

(see the answer key)

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