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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?
(a) Murder.
(b) Grand Theft Auto.
(c) Petty larceny.
(d) Statutory Rape.

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

3. Henry Cook states that at the poolroom, the front was off the cigarette machine and ___________________.
(a) The moneybox was empty.
(b) The door lock was cut with bolt cutters.
(c) All the chairs and tables were tipped over.
(d) There were gunshots in the walls.

4. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.
(b) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(c) He has a right to question the jury.
(d) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?

2. Abe Fortas indicates that a lawyer would have known that ____________ could have been a defense for the crime.

3. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.

4. With whom does Gideon file a petition?

5. An attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case gets money for ________________.

(see the answer key)

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