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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Smith and Hickock stole a car in Part 3 of In Cold Blood, where did they return?
(a) Olathe.
(b) Holcomb.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Las Vegas.

2. According to Part 3 of In Cold Blood, what did Hickock and Smith pick up as they drove to Las Vegas?
(a) Two old men.
(b) Two hitchhikers.
(c) An old beloved mare.
(d) Empty bottles.

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

4. How did Mrs. Meier feel about Smith?
(a) She loved him.
(b) She felt sorry for him.
(c) She was scared of him.
(d) She was disgusted by him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What punishment was decreed to Smith and Hickock by the jury?

2. Why did Agent Dewey lose weight while working on the Clutter case?

3. When Hickock and Smith went out on the boat, who did not go into the water?

4. Why did Smith return to the Clutter house after he walked out for a few minutes following the murders?

5. According to Floyd, who talked of robbing the Clutters?

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