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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How many children does Gideon have?
(a) Two and two stepchildren.
(b) Five.
(c) Three and a stepdaughter.
(d) One and three stepchildren.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the law student who works on research for Fortas?

2. 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 "_____________________________."

3. What sentence did Gideon receive in his first trial?

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 had complete control over deciding who would represent Gideon?

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