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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Gideon writes a letter of ____________ pages to Abe Fortas to tell him what really happened.
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 22.
(d) 3.

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

4. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Hank Cookson.
(b) Henry Cook.
(c) Harvey Cook.
(d) Henry Koch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Gideon's landlady testifies to when Gideon questions her?

2. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

3. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?

4. What establishment was Gideon convicted of robbing?

5. How old was Gideon when he ran away from home to escape his strict stepfather?

(see the answer key)

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