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

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

3. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?
(a) Illiterate.
(b) Young.
(c) Mentally ill.
(d) All of these.

4. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?
(a) No attorney would take the case.
(b) He had no reason.
(c) The county didn't have legal funds.
(d) He knew Gideon was guilty.

5. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?
(a) Petty larceny.
(b) Murder.
(c) Statutory Rape.
(d) Grand Theft Auto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Gideon take on in helping other inmates?

2. Why was Gideon in the hospital during this time?

3. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?

4. At what type of work does Gideon say he could make a living?

5. What does Gideon say about the prison facilities for filing court documents?

(see the answer key)

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