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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Smith return to the Clutter house after he walked out for a few minutes following the murders?
(a) He wanted to make the victims more comfortable.
(b) He wanted some of the money.
(c) He was curious to know what was going to happen.
(d) Hickock ordered him to return.

3. Who was Herb's wife?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Eveanna.
(d) Beverly.

4. How long had it been since Floyd had seen the Clutters when he read about their murder?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 11 years.

5. What did Hickock finally admit to Smith about the crime?
(a) He had some wrong information about the Clutters.
(b) He was sure the police know it was them.
(c) He left behind evidence that he should not have left behind.
(d) He wanted to separate and go his own way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who went to the Clutter household every Sunday morning?

2. What was one of the former jobs of Alvin Dewey?

3. Which individual is shown to be primarily a schemer and a con man?

4. How old was Alvin Adams Dewey in Part 2 of In Cold Blood?

5. What item did Smith ship from Mexico which helped to incriminate him?

(see the answer key)

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