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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?
(a) May 25, 1963.
(b) January 15, 1966.
(c) November 22, 1963.
(d) April 21, 1963.

2. What does Abe Fortas think would be the best way for the Justices to understand Gideon's case?
(a) They should go to criminal court and watch a defendant try to defend himself.
(b) They should talk to local judges.
(c) They should listen to interviews of inmates.
(d) They should read Gideon's trial transcripts.

3. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Personal assistant.
(b) Law clerks.
(c) Legal secretary.
(d) Interns.

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

5. What is the main reason a defendant does not have an attorney?
(a) He is tried before he knows what is going on.
(b) He cannot afford one.
(c) He thinks he can do fine on his own.
(d) He doesn't understand the gravity of his situation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?

3. Who is the clerk who receives Gideon's Supreme Court petition?

4. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?

5. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?

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