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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following falls into the category of "special circumstances" for those on trial?
(a) Illiterate.
(b) All of these.
(c) Mentally ill.
(d) Young.

2. Where does Abe Fortas practice law?
(a) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(b) Orlando, Florida.
(c) Washington D.C.
(d) Denver, Colorado.

3. Who is the witness in Gideon's first trial who states that he saw Gideon at the poolroom on the morning of June 3?
(a) Henry Koch.
(b) Henry Cook.
(c) Hank Cookson.
(d) Harvey Cook.

4. Why does Gideon send money to his parents when he is in jail in the mid-1930s?
(a) To buy food for his brothers and sisters.
(b) To put in a savings account for him.
(c) They lost their house in the Great Depression.
(d) To pay for legal fees.

5. In most cases the majority of the work falls on _________________.
(a) The defense attorney.
(b) The Attorney General.
(c) The defendant.
(d) The prosecutor's office.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which organization submits a brief in support of Gideon's petition?

2. How many children does Gideon have?

3. How might Gideon have known about the Carnley vs. Cochran case?

4. Which state files its own brief in support of the principles of Gideon's case?

5. In what city is the Florida State Prison located?

(see the answer key)

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