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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?
(a) Louise Cooper.
(b) Velma Cooper.
(c) Connie Martin.
(d) Doris Clawson.

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

3. Is Gideon guaranteed an attorney during a Supreme Court trial?
(a) Yes, if he can pay a retainer.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Possibly.

4. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?
(a) No attorney would take the case.
(b) He knew Gideon was guilty.
(c) He had no reason.
(d) The county didn't have legal funds.

5. How many Supreme Court decisions has Gideon read?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?

2. Why did Gideon never move his family out of Panama City?

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

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

5. Gideon is perceived to be intelligent but ______________.

(see the answer key)

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