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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. Which of the following does Henry Cook state that Henry did on the morning of June 3?
(a) All of these.
(b) Use a pay phone.
(c) Leave in a cab.
(d) Walk down the street.

2. Other than Gideon, who is the only person who could have filed Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court?
(a) His father.
(b) His son.
(c) His attorney.
(d) His wife.

3. What does Gideon tell his attorney is the primary reason he needs to get out of jail?
(a) To show his innocence.
(b) To make arrangements for his children.
(c) To have surgery.
(d) To get a job.

4. The jury is Gideon's first trial was not given _____________________.
(a) Stipends for its service.
(b) Hotel accommodations during its service.
(c) Any instructions for determining guilt.
(d) Meals during its service.

5. Which of the following is NOT an area in which Abe Fortas is familiar?
(a) U.S. Presidents.
(b) Tax law.
(c) Corporations.
(d) U.S. Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. What payment does an attorney representing a client in a Supreme Court case receive?

2. Abe Fortas learns that the ______________________ of Gideon's first trial was/were not recorded.

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

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

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

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