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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Smith and Hickock first hear about their crime after it was commited?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) From a premonition.
(c) On the radio.
(d) From town gossips.

2. How much was the life insurance police that Herb Clutter took out worth?
(a) $40,000.
(b) $60,000.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $80,000.

3. What does a double-indemnity clause mean?
(a) If the person is murdered, the pay out is tripled.
(b) If the person dies by accident, the pay out is doubled.
(c) If the person dies by accident, the pay out is tripled.
(d) If the person dies of a disease, the pay out is doubled.

4. What is the name of the oldest Clutter's child?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Kenyon.
(d) Eveanna.

5. Who claimed Smith is a good person who had not gotten any breaks?
(a) Hickock.
(b) His father.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Dewey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which murder victim did the Sherriff, Mr. Hendricks and Mr. Ewalt find first?

2. What is the largest town near Holcomb?

3. Where does the story that In Cold Blood investigates take place?

4. When did Smith's recurring nightmare begin?

5. Who claimed Smith should stop blaming everyone else for his problems and accept the responsibility himself?

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