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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) March 24, 1960.
(b) December 24, 1961.
(c) February 14, 1969.
(d) February 8, 1962.

2. How many children does Gideon have?
(a) Two and two stepchildren.
(b) Three and a stepdaughter.
(c) One and three stepchildren.
(d) Five.

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

4. Why does the Florida Attorney General say Gideon did not have the right to counsel?
(a) He had too many prior convictions.
(b) He was insane.
(c) The rules of Betts vs. Brady.
(d) He was clearly guilty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.

3. How old was Gideon when his father died?

4. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?

5. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?

(see the answer key)

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