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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Gideon when his father died?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

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

3. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To have surgery.
(b) To make arrangements for his children.
(c) To get a job.
(d) To show his innocence.

4. 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 __________________________."
(a) How much money I make.
(b) What church I belong to if any.
(c) How long I have lived her.
(d) How many kids I have.

5. Why does Gideon send money to his parents when he is in jail in the mid-1930s?
(a) They lost their house in the Great Depression.
(b) To put in a savings account for him.
(c) To pay for legal fees.
(d) To buy food for his brothers and sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Justices of the Supreme Court have a higher power than ____________________.

2. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?

3. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?

4. Is Gideon guaranteed an attorney during a Supreme Court trial?

5. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?

(see the answer key)

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