View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Gideon's state of mind as he prepares to go to trial at the Supreme Court?
(a) Confident.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Humbled.

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

5. Why does Gideon's family not qualify for welfare?
(a) Because Gideon makes too much money.
(b) Because welfare was not established yet.
(c) Because of Gideon's criminal record.
(d) Because of Gideon's wife's criminal record.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For what crime is Gideon serving time in prison?

4. Why did Gideon never move his family out of Panama City?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample