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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Hardware store.
(b) Shoe factory.
(c) Slaughterhouse.
(d) Restaurant.

2. How old was Gideon when he ran away from home to escape his strict stepfather?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 9.

3. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gun.
(d) A pizza.

4. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?
(a) Prison forms.
(b) Linen letterhead.
(c) Prison paper.
(d) Regular typing paper.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.

4. Federal law _____________ state law.

5. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.

(see the answer key)

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