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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is appointed to represent Gideon in his Supreme Court trial?
(a) Abe Fourman.
(b) Abe Vigoda.
(c) Abe Rothstein.
(d) Abe Fortas.

3. What is unique about Gideon's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court?
(a) It is sent via email.
(b) It exceeds the page count limit.
(c) It is on audio tape.
(d) It is handwritten.

4. What does the judge in Gideon's first trial neglect to tell Gideon?
(a) There is video tape of Gideon stealing.
(b) He could have an attorney if he just asked for one.
(c) He has a right to cross examine witnesses.
(d) He has a right to question the jury.

5. Justices of the Supreme Court have a higher power than ____________________.
(a) The Attorney General.
(b) Any other judge in the country.
(c) The Vice President.
(d) The President.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gideon's job in prison?

2. What reason did the judge in Gideon's first trial not appoint an attorney?

3. What is Gideon's state of mind as he prepares to go to trial at the Supreme Court?

4. In Gideon's reply to the Florida Attorney General's document, Gideon states that he can't cite laws such as the Florida Attorney General has, but that he "_____________________________."

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

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