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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did Hickock tell Smith Mr. Clutter always kept in his safe?
(a) $1,000,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $100,000.

2. Who did Wells tell about his story?
(a) Nye.
(b) Hickock.
(c) Dewey.
(d) Warden.

3. What was wrong with Smith's mother?
(a) She died giving birth to him.
(b) She joined the Merchant Marines.
(c) She moved to Alaska.
(d) She was a drunkard.

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

5. What happened to the passing stranger who was considered a suspect in the Clutter murders?
(a) He escaped before anyone could determine his involvement.
(b) He claimed the life insurance money and left.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He was cleared of the murders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supposedly lived in Fort Scott, Kansas?

2. Which of his possessions was beloved by Smith?

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

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

5. Why did at least one family decide to leave Holcomb after the murders?

(see the answer key)

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