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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.
(a) Witness statements.
(b) Judge's ruling.
(c) Verdict.
(d) Opening and closing arguments.

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

3. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Henry Cook.
(b) Henry Koch.
(c) Hank Cookson.
(d) Harvey Cook.

4. What legislation gives the Supreme Court Justices the freedom to decide which cases they will hear?
(a) The Fourteenth Amendment.
(b) The NAACP Bill.
(c) The Judge's Bill of 1925.
(d) The NATO Treaty.

5. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?
(a) Starke.
(b) Melbourne.
(c) Raiford.
(d) Sarasota.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?

2. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?

3. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?

4. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?

5. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?

(see the answer key)

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