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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. In what part of the country does Gideon live?
(a) South.
(b) Northwest.
(c) New England.
(d) West Coast.

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

3. 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) How many more men like Clarence Earl Gideon are sitting in America's prisons?
(c) Are we not bound to provide legal justice for all men in this country?
(d) Should this Court's holding in Betts vs. Brady, 316 U.S. 455, be reconsiderd?

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

5. What is covered in the issue of federalism?
(a) The Federal government budget.
(b) Internal Revenue System policies.
(c) State's rights vs. the Federal government.
(d) Republicans vs. Democrats.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?

4. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?

5. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?

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