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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?
(a) The Harvard Law School.
(b) The Democratic Party.
(c) The NAACP.
(d) The American Civil Liberties Union.
2. 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) It will be even harder to appeal.
(d) He will be a free man.
3. Which of the following is true of Gideon's case?
(a) He had a large, established firm on his side.
(b) A senior partner of the firm did the majority of the writing for the brief.
(c) Expensive attorneys spent many hours in research.
(d) All of these.
4. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Hank Cookson.
(b) Henry Cook.
(c) Harvey Cook.
(d) Henry Koch.
5. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?
(a) To care for his children.
(b) To get a good job.
(c) To care for his mother.
(d) To continue his education.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following is true of Jacobs prior to the Supreme Court case?
2. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?
3. Who agrees to take over Gideon's case after the Supreme Court decision in Gideon vs. Wainwright?
4. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?
5. Why does the right to an attorney issue become even greater on the state level?
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