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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. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?
(a) Yvette Mimieux.
(b) Babs Devereaux.
(c) Ruth Babineaux.
(d) Tonya Robichaux.

2. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) New York.

3. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?
(a) No one.
(b) The U.S. Attorney General.
(c) One legal secretary.
(d) Ten Law Clerks.

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) Carney vs. Collins.
(c) Cromwell vs. Cooley.
(d) Cronin vs. Cochran.

5. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?
(a) Why Cook was on the street at that time of the morning.
(b) If Cook had an arrest record.
(c) If Cook had a job.
(d) If Cook had a grudge against Gideon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?

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

3. In the Betts vs. Brady case in 1942, in what state did Smith Betts live?

4. How old was Gideon when his father died?

5. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

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