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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the new director of the Florida prison system during Gideon's Supreme Court trial?
(a) Marvin Edelman.
(b) Louie L. Wainwright.
(c) Marvellas Cooke.
(d) Harold Milligan.

2. Who does George Mantz say is looking out for defendants with attorneys?
(a) The judge.
(b) The defendant.
(c) The Supreme Court.
(d) The state.

3. For how long are Supreme Court Justices on the bench?
(a) Two year terms.
(b) Lifetime terms.
(c) Four year terms.
(d) Ten year terms.

4. What type of payment do most appointed attorneys get?
(a) A set fee.
(b) An hourly fee.
(c) A retainer.
(d) Nothing.

5. What is a legal document submitted to the Supreme Court from anyone who may have something helpful to add to a case?
(a) Federal Affiliation.
(b) Good Neighbor.
(c) Amicus Curiae.
(d) Goodwill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Attorneys should view questions as _______________________.

2. Who is the law student who works on research for Fortas?

3. Which of the following is the consensus regarding appointed attorneys?

4. How many other states sign Berlin's legal brief?

5. What is the next issue following the Supreme Court's ruling in Gideon's favor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Fortas believe would be the surest way to get assenting opinions from the Justices in Gideon's case?

2. What is the next step after the Supreme Court rules in Gideon's favor?

3. What embarrassing statement does Jacob make in dialogue regarding Gideon representing someone else in court?

4. How do Fortas and Jacob differ in their perceptions of Supreme Court procedure?

5. Why is Gideon's Supreme Court case called Gideon vs. Wainwright?

6. What major points stem from revising the method of assigning attorneys who are not compensated?

7. What does John Hart Ely discover about Florida cases while doing research for Gideon's Supreme Court case?

8. What form of support does Jacob get to help him defend the state position in the trial?

9. Compare and contrast the legal resources for Jacob representing states' rights and Fortas representing just one man.

10. 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?

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