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Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?
(a) He had pneumonia.
(b) He had gallbladder surgery.
(c) He had A-typical tuberculosis.
(d) He was in a car accident.
2. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?
(a) A gun.
(b) A bottle of wine.
(c) A knife.
(d) A pizza.
3. Henry Cook states that at the poolroom, the front was off the cigarette machine and ___________________.
(a) The door lock was cut with bolt cutters.
(b) There were gunshots in the walls.
(c) All the chairs and tables were tipped over.
(d) The moneybox was empty.
4. How old was Gideon when he ran away from home to escape his strict stepfather?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 9.
5. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?
(a) Legal expert.
(b) Godfather.
(c) Psychiatrist.
(d) Doctor.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what city in Florida did Gideon reside?
2. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."
3. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?
4. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?
5. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
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