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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) All the chairs and tables were tipped over.
(b) There were gunshots in the walls.
(c) The moneybox was empty.
(d) The door lock was cut with bolt cutters.

2. A famous line in Gideon's petition to the Supreme Court reads: "It makes no difference how old I am or what color I am or __________________________."
(a) How long I have lived her.
(b) How much money I make.
(c) What church I belong to if any.
(d) How many kids I have.

3. What does each Supreme Court justice receive regarding petitioners' requests?
(a) A copy of the opposing response.
(b) A copy of the request and any response.
(c) A copy of the trial transcript.
(d) A copy of the trial brief.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What prior case had established the rules for assigning an attorney to a defendant.

4. On what type of paper is Gideon's petition written?

5. What is Gideon on the verge of losing while in jail this time?

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