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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?
(a) Palms and Pawns Shop.
(b) Bay Harbor Poolroom.
(c) Flamingo Pawn Shop.
(d) Seabreeze Bar & Grill.

2. What is the question the Justices say is before them when deciding to hear Gideon's case?
(a) Why should the U.S. Supreme Court have to get involved with a petty larceny case?
(b) Are we not bound to provide legal justice for all men in this country?
(c) How many more men like Clarence Earl Gideon are sitting in America's prisons?
(d) Should this Court's holding in Betts vs. Brady, 316 U.S. 455, be reconsiderd?

3. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?
(a) Sarasota.
(b) Raiford.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Starke.

4. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?
(a) Because Gideon makes too much money.
(b) Because of Gideon's criminal record.
(c) Because welfare was not established yet.
(d) Because of Gideon's wife's criminal record.

5. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His mind.
(b) His job.
(c) Custody of his children.
(d) His house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?

3. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.

4. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?

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

(see the answer key)

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