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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who concluded that Smith and his sister could have no relationship?
(a) Dewey.
(b) Hickock.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Willie-Jay.

2. What did Hickock know would make Smith the perfect partner for this criminal activity?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Poetic imagination.
(d) Explosive emotional reactions.

3. From which of the following does it say in the book that Herb abstained from?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Meat.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Sex.

4. Which individual is shown to be primarily a schemer and a con man?
(a) Perry Smith.
(b) Perry Hickock.
(c) Richard Hickock.
(d) Nancy Clutter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was a passing stranger considered a suspect in the Clutter murders?

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

4. Which of the Clutter children was somewhat eccentric?

5. How old was Herb Clutter when he died?

(see the answer key)

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