1. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?
(a) The rules of Betts vs. Brady.
(b) He had too many prior convictions.
(c) He was clearly guilty.
(d) He was insane.

2. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Hotel accommodations during its service.
(b) Stipends for its service.
(c) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(d) Meals during its service.

3. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?
(a) A series of phone interviews with Gideon.
(b) A meeting with Gideon.
(c) A transcript of Gideon's previous trial.
(d) A big raise.

4. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(b) He has a right to question the jury.
(c) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.
(d) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.

5. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?
(a) His attorney.
(b) His wife.
(c) His son.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 "_____________________________."

2. Gideon believes that he was denied ______________ during a legal trial.

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

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

5. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?

(see the answer key)

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