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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?
(a) Hollywood, Florida.
(b) Venice, Florida.
(c) Panama City, Florida.
(d) Orlando, Florida.

2. For what reason has Gideon been summoned to court?
(a) Child custody case.
(b) Traffic violations.
(c) Divorce proceedings.
(d) Noise violations.

3. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.
(a) Indigence.
(b) Insanity.
(c) Youth.
(d) Innocence.

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

5. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.
(a) petty larceny.
(b) Florida prisons.
(c) Florida rules.
(d) Gideon himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?

2. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

3. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

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

5. What does Abe Fortas want before going to trial before representing Gideon?

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