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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Clutter children was somewhat eccentric?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Eveanna.
(c) Nancy.
(d) Kenyon.

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

3. How old was Herb Clutter when he died?
(a) 48.
(b) 38.
(c) 58.
(d) 28.

4. What apparently was used to kill all of the murder victims?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Knives.
(c) A gun.
(d) A bat.

5. Which murder victim did the Sherriff, Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Ewalt find first?
(a) Mrs. Clutter.
(b) Kenyon.
(c) Mr. Clutter.
(d) Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the prime suspect for the murders at the end of Part 1 of In Cold Blood?

2. Once Smith and Hickock met on the night of the murders, where did they drive?

3. How much was the life insurance police that Herb Clutter took out worth?

4. From which of the following does it say in the book that Herb abstained from?

5. What did Hickock know would make Smith the perfect partner for this criminal activity?

(see the answer key)

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