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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?
(a) No attorney would take the case.
(b) He knew Gideon was guilty.
(c) He had no reason.
(d) The county didn't have legal funds.

2. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.
(a) Opening and closing arguments.
(b) Verdict.
(c) Judge's ruling.
(d) Witness statements.

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

4. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Cleans a school.
(c) Tends bar.
(d) Works at a gas station.

5. 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) November 22, 1963.
(c) January 15, 1966.
(d) April 21, 1963.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?

3. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

4. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?

5. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?

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