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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?
(a) A knife.
(b) A bottle of wine.
(c) A pizza.
(d) A gun.

2. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 11.
(d) 23.

3. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?
(a) 15.
(b) 30.
(c) 90.
(d) 60.

4. How many children does Gideon have?
(a) One and three stepchildren.
(b) Three and a stepdaughter.
(c) Two and two stepchildren.
(d) Five.

5. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.
(a) Had a hard childhood.
(b) Suffers a mental disease.
(c) Was taking certain medications.
(d) Is going through a divorce.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?

3. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?

4. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

5. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?

(see the answer key)

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