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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Hank Cookson.
(b) Harvey Cook.
(c) Henry Koch.
(d) Henry Cook.

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

3. How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 9.

4. Gideon writes a letter of ____________ pages to Abe Fortas to tell him what really happened.
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 22.

5. Sometimes the justices have their ________________ write brief memorandums about the petitioner's file contents.
(a) Legal secretary.
(b) Interns.
(c) Personal assistant.
(d) Law clerks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Gideon?

2. How many children and stepchildren does Gideon have with his second wife?

3. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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