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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?
(a) Traffic violations.
(b) Child custody case.
(c) Noise violations.
(d) Divorce proceedings.

2. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Slaughterhouse.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Hardware store.
(d) Shoe factory.

3. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?
(a) Doris Clawson.
(b) Velma Cooper.
(c) Louise Cooper.
(d) Connie Martin.

4. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.
(b) He has a right to question the jury.
(c) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(d) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.

5. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?
(a) He was insane.
(b) The rules of Betts vs. Brady.
(c) He had too many prior convictions.
(d) He was clearly guilty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many children does Gideon have?

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

4. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

5. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?

(see the answer key)

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