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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did one of the agents find out had a negative business transaction with the Clutters and had made threats toward Herb?
(a) A pair of men who did not know the family at all.
(b) A father and son.
(c) Bobby Rupp.
(d) A pair of men; one who knew the family and his accomplice.

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

3. Which term best describes the evidence upon which the case could be built after Dewey first took over the investigation?
(a) He expected to make an arrest within the week.
(b) Little to no evidence.
(c) Overwhelming evidence.
(d) Clear evidence; it was just a matter of time before an arrest would be made.

4. Who lead the investigation into the Clutter murders?
(a) Agent Dewey.
(b) Agent Duntz.
(c) Agent Nye.
(d) Agent Church.

5. Which individual believed that treasure hunting was an unrealistic fantasy?
(a) Helm.
(b) Dewey.
(c) Hickock.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had won blue ribbons for baking pies?

2. What was Mr. Helm's job?

3. What activity did Nancy, Kenyon, and Herb do on their final night alive?

4. What apparently was used to kill all of the murder victims?

5. Where did Smith and Hickock meet Otto?

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