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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the purpose of the book, "A History of My Boy's Life"?
(a) To document the murders.
(b) To document Smith's father's life.
(c) To get Smith paroled.
(d) To keep track of family history.

2. Who claimed Smith should stop blaming everyone else for his problems and accept the responsibility himself?
(a) Dewey.
(b) Barbara.
(c) His father.
(d) Betty.

3. Why was a passing stranger considered a suspect in the Clutter murders?
(a) He had a hunting knife only.
(b) He had a shotgun only.
(c) He had a shotgun and a hunting knife.
(d) He was found trying to claim the life insurance money.

4. Which individual is part Cherokee, with dark eyes, and a dark complexion?
(a) Herb Clutter.
(b) Richard Clutter.
(c) Perry Smith.
(d) Kenyon Clutter.

5. Who concluded that Smith and his sister could have no relationship?
(a) Dewey.
(b) Willie-Jay.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Hickock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not a question asked of Floyd by his cellmate about the Clutters?

2. How old was Herb Clutter when he died?

3. What was one of the former jobs of Alvin Dewey?

4. What type of weather was occurring as Hickock and Smith were brought back to Garden City?

5. Where were Smith and Hickcock trying to go when they came back from the states from Mexico?

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