Gideon v. Wainwright movie

What was Gideon's job while he was in prison?

• Lawyer

• Mechanic

• Poet

• Guard

How much did Gideon get paid per hour for his job in prison?

• 3 dollars

• .30 cents

• .03 cents

• One million dollars

How did Gideon submit his writ of certiorari?

• He typed it

• He hand wrote it

• He carved it out of stone

• He never did submit a writ

Who was Abe Fortus?

• He was chief justice of the Supreme Court

• He was appointed to represent Gideon at the Supreme Court

• He was the judge in the original court case

• He was president of the US during this time

What happened to Gideon when he was 14?

• He ran away from home and was caught and put in reform school/prison

• He was put into an adult prison for life

• He created a new line of cosmetics called Gideon's Trumpets.

• He became a judge

Why were so many fellow prisoners concerned with Gideon's case?

• Their cases would be reconsidered and possibly overturned

• They loved Gideon

• They hated Gideon

• They wanted him to represent them

What was the vote in Gideon v. Wainwright?

• 5-4 in favor

• 9-0 in favor

• 9-0 against

• 2-2 tie