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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Part 3 of In Cold Blood, what did Hickock and Smith pick up as they drove to Las Vegas?
(a) Empty bottles.
(b) Two old men.
(c) An old beloved mare.
(d) Two hitchhikers.

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

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

4. Where were Smith and Hickcock trying to go when they came back from the states from Mexico?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) California.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) Texas.

5. Where did Hickock imagine he would live when he escaped from jail?
(a) Canada.
(b) Texas.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of injury did Hickock's father say was the cause of Hickock's problems with the law?

2. Which of the following individuals is the wife of the undersheriff?

3. When did Smith's recurring nightmare begin?

4. What did the window of Smith's cell overlook?

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

(see the answer key)

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