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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Supreme Court had ruled that a person is not criminally responsible for his actions if he ______________________.
(a) Suffers a mental disease.
(b) Had a hard childhood.
(c) Is going through a divorce.
(d) Was taking certain medications.

2. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?
(a) His job.
(b) Custody of his children.
(c) His house.
(d) His mind.

3. Who does Gideon marry ten months after his first marriage?
(a) Ruth Babineaux.
(b) Babs Devereaux.
(c) Tonya Robichaux.
(d) Yvette Mimieux.

4. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?
(a) A flat fee based on the scope of the trial.
(b) Nothing but his name attached to a Supreme Court case.
(c) 20% of the damages awarded.
(d) A monthly retainer.

5. Who did Gideon marry in 1955?
(a) Louise Cooper.
(b) Doris Clawson.
(c) Velma Cooper.
(d) Connie Martin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many does does the opposing side on a case have to respond once a petition submitted to the Supreme Court?

2. Henry Cook states that at the poolroom, the front was off the cigarette machine and ___________________.

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

4. Which of the following does Henry Cook state that Henry did on the morning of June 3?

5. Who, other than the Justices, are included in behind closed door sessions when they consider which cases to hear?

(see the answer key)

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