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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sentence did Gideon receive in his first trial?
(a) A life sentence.
(b) Probation and time served.
(c) Minimum of five years in prison.
(d) Maximum of five years in prison.

2. What is the date of Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's office that Gideon did not have right to counsel?
(a) April 21, 1963.
(b) January 15, 1966.
(c) November 22, 1963.
(d) May 25, 1963.

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

4. Where does Gideon work after getting out of a reformatory?
(a) Hardware store.
(b) Restaurant.
(c) Shoe factory.
(d) Slaughterhouse.

5. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
(a) A copy of the opposing response.
(b) A copy of the request and any response.
(c) A copy of the trial transcript.
(d) A copy of the trial brief.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

2. The Supreme Court always seems to take the word of the person who claims _______________.

3. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?

4. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.

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

(see the answer key)

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