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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Gideon's case forwarded to the Supreme Court Justices?
(a) February 14, 1969.
(b) December 24, 1961.
(c) February 8, 1962.
(d) March 24, 1960.

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

3. What is one caveat for a person who brings a petition before the Supreme Court?
(a) He must be indigent.
(b) He must have money for an attorney.
(c) He must be illiterate.
(d) He must have been hurt by a legal action.

4. Gideon believes that he was denied ______________ during a legal trial.
(a) a phone call.
(b) due process.
(c) visitors.
(d) cigarettes.

5. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?
(a) If Cook had a job.
(b) If Cook had a grudge against Gideon.
(c) If Cook had an arrest record.
(d) Why Cook was on the street at that time of the morning.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?

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

5. In what city did Gideon commit his crime?

(see the answer key)

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