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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. How might Gideon have known about the Carnley vs. Cochran case?
(a) Radio.
(b) TV.
(c) Law books.
(d) Newspapers.

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

3. Why does Gideon say he needs to get out of prison?
(a) To care for his children.
(b) To get a good job.
(c) To care for his mother.
(d) To continue his education.

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

5. At what type of work does Gideon say he could make a living?
(a) Plumbing.
(b) Truck driving.
(c) Car maintenance.
(d) Electrical wiring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who replaces Justice Frankfurter when he retires?

3. What is the only thing Gideon's landlady testifies to when Gideon questions her?

4. What would a lawyer have followed up on regarding Henry Cook's testimony but Gideon didn't know to do?

5. What is the name of another case in Florida that is similar to Gideon's regarding right to an attorney?

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