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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Perry Smith suffer from chronic pain?
(a) He was in an accident where his legs were broken in five places.
(b) He was in an accident where his arms were broken in five places.
(c) He was in an accident where his arms were broken in four places.
(d) He was in an accident where his legs were broken in four places.

2. How old was Richard Hickock the night of the murders?
(a) 35.
(b) 33.
(c) 34.
(d) 36.

3. How did Smith expect to get the money to pay back everyone he and Hickock had conned?
(a) Working hard in Mexico as a mechanic.
(b) Money from the murder of the Clutters.
(c) Traveling across the country.
(d) Finding sunken treasure in Mexico.

4. Of what was Dewey an agent?
(a) Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
(b) Kansas District Attorney.
(c) Special Prosecuters Office.
(d) Federal Bureau of Investigation.

5. What was the breakfast Herb had on his last day alive?
(a) Oatmeal and juice.
(b) Apple and milk.
(c) Cereal and milk.
(d) Bacon and eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mr. Helm see in Mrs. Clutter's window?

2. Which of the Clutter children did the town believe to be a genius?

3. How old was Alvin Adams Dewey in Part 2 of In Cold Blood?

4. Which term best describes the evidence upon which the case could be built after Dewey first took over the investigation?

5. What does a double-indemnity clause mean?

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