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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of another case in Florida that is similar to Gideon's regarding right to an attorney?
(a) Cronin vs. Cochran.
(b) Carnley vs. Cochran.
(c) Carney vs. Collins.
(d) Cromwell vs. Cooley.

2. Which are the only two states to stand with Florida on the right to an attorney position?
(a) Georgia and North Carolina.
(b) Tennessee and South Carolina.
(c) Alabama and North Carolina.
(d) Mississippi and Alabama.

3. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.
(a) Fourteenth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Tenth.
(d) First.

4. Immediately following Gideon's case, how many cases does the Supreme Court send back to the Florida State Supreme Court ordering it to reconsider those cases in light of Gideon vs. Wainwright?
(a) 7.
(b) 35.
(c) 10.
(d) 100.

5. What is a legal document submitted to the Supreme Court from anyone who may have something helpful to add to a case?
(a) Amicus Curiae.
(b) Goodwill.
(c) Good Neighbor.
(d) Federal Affiliation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who typed Jacob's legal brief in the Gideon case?

2. Prior to Gideons' Supreme Court case, how many of the nine Justices does Fortas think will rule in his favor?

3. Which of the following is the consensus regarding appointed attorneys?

4. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?

5. What would be the benefit of a public defender's office?

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