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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) Grand Theft Auto.
(b) Petty larceny.
(c) Murder.
(d) Statutory Rape.

2. What does Henry Cook state that Gideon had in his hand when he saw him on the morning of June 3?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A gun.
(c) A knife.
(d) A pizza.

3. Because wages are so low when Gideon moves his family to Florida, what does he do to supplement the income?
(a) Tends bar.
(b) Cleans a school.
(c) Works at a gas station.
(d) Gambling.

4. How old is Gideon?
(a) 45.
(b) 51.
(c) 39.
(d) 27.

5. Why is Gideon filing an appeal to his case?
(a) He had no attorney at his trial.
(b) He had to wait six months before going to trial.
(c) He had no trial before going to prison.
(d) He had a junior attorney at his trial.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?

4. What legislation gives the Supreme Court Justices the freedom to decide which cases they will hear?

5. Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?

(see the answer key)

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