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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money is Gideon accused of taking from the poolroom?
(a) $350.
(b) $100.
(c) $40.
(d) $60.

3. Who writes a legal brief in support of Gideon after Walter Mondale's letter is circulated?
(a) General George Patton.
(b) General Gerald A. Berlin.
(c) General Dwight Eisenhower.
(d) General Johnson Hall.

4. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 8.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 6.

5. Who is the attorney that Gideon chooses to represent him in his next trial?
(a) Stewart Garrison.
(b) W. Fred Turner.
(c) Miles McCracken.
(d) F. Lee Bailey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is appointed to represent Gideon in his Supreme Court trial?

2. Who does George Mantz say is looking out for defendants with attorneys?

3. How might Gideon have known about the Carnley vs. Cochran case?

4. In what city in Florida did Gideon reside?

5. What does Abe Fortas think would be the best way for the Justices to understand Gideon's case?

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