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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Agent Dewey unable to sleep while working on the Clutter case?
(a) His mind was always on the Clutter case.
(b) He was hunting for Smith and Hickock.
(c) His wife complained about how much time he was working.
(d) His agents needed his attention at night.

2. Which investigator was personal friends with the murder victims?
(a) Agent Duntz.
(b) Agent Nye.
(c) Agent Dewey.
(d) Agent Church.

3. Who wrote "A History of My Boy's Life"?
(a) Willie Jay.
(b) Smith.
(c) Hickock.
(d) Smith's father.

4. Who did Floyd tell about his time with the Clutters?
(a) Smith.
(b) Dewey.
(c) Hickock.
(d) Nye.

5. What item did Smith ship from Mexico which helped to incriminate him?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Gun.
(c) Knife.
(d) Boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hickock do to get some money for himself and Smith?

2. Which of the Clutter children was somewhat eccentric?

3. How much money did Smith and Hickock steal from the Clutters?

4. Which of the Clutter's children was known as the town darling?

5. Where did Smith and Hickock first hear about their crime after it was commited?

(see the answer key)

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