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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice 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 "_____________________________."
(a) Is trying to learn the best he can.
(b) But he will look them up if it takes forever.
(c) Has good intentions.
(d) Knows there are many of them.

2. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Washington D.C.
(b) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(c) Denver, Colorado.
(d) Orlando, Florida.

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

4. How many pages does Gideon's Supreme Court petition contain?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 23.
(d) 11.

5. Gideon says that his court trial violated the _____________ Amendment.
(a) First.
(b) Tenth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Fourteenth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the question the Justices say is before them when deciding to hear Gideon's case?

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

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

4. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?

5. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

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