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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 first fact that the detectives questioned in Smith's story?
(a) His sister in Fort Scott.
(b) The boots he shipped back from Mexico.
(c) A living witness.
(d) That he tied them up with rope.

2. What was Smith's sister's name?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Gibson.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Otto.

3. Why did at least one family decide to leave Holcomb after the murders?
(a) Because they knew someone from Holcomb committed the murder.
(b) Because the murders were unsolved.
(c) Because townsfolk had become gossips.
(d) More murders had been occurring in the town.

4. What kind of gun was used to kill the Clutters?
(a) Model 1100.
(b) Browning Auto-5.
(c) .12-gauge shotgun.
(d) BT-99.

5. Which individual was found dead on top of the mattress box?
(a) Mr. Clutter.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Mrs. Clutter.
(d) Kenyon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hickock and Smith went out on the boat, who did not go into the water?

2. After Smith and Hickock stole a car in Part 3 of In Cold Blood, where did they return?

3. Who was Herb's wife?

4. Why was Agent Dewey unable to sleep while working on the Clutter case?

5. Who concluded that Smith and his sister could have no relationship?

(see the answer key)

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