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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. With whom does Gideon file a petition?
(a) The NAACP.
(b) The U.S. Supreme Court.
(c) The Florida Appellate Court.
(d) The American Civil Liberties Union.

2. How old is Gideon?
(a) 39.
(b) 45.
(c) 51.
(d) 27.

3. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 20.

4. In Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's document, Gideon states that he can't cite laws such as the Florida Attorney General has, but that he "_____________________________."
(a) Has good intentions.
(b) But he will look them up if it takes forever.
(c) Knows there are many of them.
(d) Is trying to learn the best he can.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gideon's state of mind as he prepares to go to trial at the Supreme Court?

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

3. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?

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?

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

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