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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) February 8, 1962.
(c) March 24, 1960.
(d) December 24, 1961.

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

3. Federal law _____________ state law.
(a) is harsher than.
(b) challenges.
(c) is more lenient than.
(d) supersedes.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?
(a) Tax law.
(b) Corporations.
(c) U.S. Presidents.
(d) U.S. Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many law clerks are available to assist the Supreme Court Justices?

2. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?

3. Abe Fortas knows little of Gideon's first trial and little of _____________________.

4. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?

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

(see the answer key)

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