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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 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 the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(b) He has a right to question the jury.
(c) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.
(d) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.

3. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It is on audio tape.
(b) It exceeds the page count limit.
(c) It is handwritten.
(d) It is sent via email.

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

5. What is the only thing Gideon's landlady testifies to when Gideon questions her?
(a) Gideon is always on time with the rent.
(b) She has never seen Gideon drunk.
(c) Gideon pretty much stays to himself.
(d) She thinks Gideon is a good father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?

2. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?

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

4. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?

5. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?

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