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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His mind.
(b) His house.
(c) Custody of his children.
(d) His job.

2. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?
(a) Melbourne.
(b) Raiford.
(c) Sarasota.
(d) Starke.

3. 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 exceeds the page count limit.
(d) It is handwritten.

4. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?
(a) Panama City, Florida.
(b) Orlando, Florida.
(c) Hollywood, Florida.
(d) Venice, Florida.

5. With whom does Gideon file a petition?
(a) The NAACP.
(b) The U.S. Supreme Court.
(c) The Florida Appellate Court.
(d) The American Civil Liberties Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.

2. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?

3. Who is the central person in GIDEON'S TRUMPET?

4. How old is Gideon?

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

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