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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gideon send money to his parents when he is in jail in the mid-1930s?
(a) To put in a savings account for him.
(b) To buy food for his brothers and sisters.
(c) To pay for legal fees.
(d) They lost their house in the Great Depression.

2. Which of the following does Henry Cook state that Henry did on the morning of June 3?
(a) All of these.
(b) Leave in a cab.
(c) Use a pay phone.
(d) Walk down the street.

3. Who is the new director of the Florida prison system during Gideon's Supreme Court trial?
(a) Marvellas Cooke.
(b) Harold Milligan.
(c) Louie L. Wainwright.
(d) Marvin Edelman.

4. What is the name of another case in Florida that is similar to Gideon's regarding right to an attorney?
(a) Cromwell vs. Cooley.
(b) Carnley vs. Cochran.
(c) Cronin vs. Cochran.
(d) Carney vs. Collins.

5. How does Gideon describe Fortas' legal brief about the case?
(a) A Godsend.
(b) A masterpiece.
(c) Truly inspiring work.
(d) Brilliant document.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Gideon when his father died?

2. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.

3. Lawyers appearing before the Supreme Court should not be overconfident or ______________.

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. Under the Betts rule, who is required to have an attorney?

(see the answer key)

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