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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Hickock sure that Smith would not have any problem with committing the murder?
(a) It was in the past, and they agreed to never look back.
(b) Because He himself had no difficulties with it.
(c) He knew Smith had no conscious.
(d) He thought Smith had murdered before.

2. Why was a passing stranger considered a suspect in the Clutter murders?
(a) He had a hunting knife only.
(b) He had a shotgun only.
(c) He was found trying to claim the life insurance money.
(d) He had a shotgun and a hunting knife.

3. Why did Agent Dewey lose weight while working on the Clutter case?
(a) He was too busy to eat.
(b) He was chasing Smith and Hickock around the globe.
(c) His wife had him on a diet.
(d) He obsessed over the Clutter case.

4. Which individual was in a car accident that left his face crooked?
(a) Herb Clutter.
(b) Perry Smith.
(c) Richard Hickock.
(d) Perry Hickock.

5. Who wrote "A History of My Boy's Life"?
(a) Willie Jay.
(b) Smith.
(c) Smith's father.
(d) Hickock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did one of the agents find out had a negative business transaction with the Clutters and had made threats toward Herb?

2. Who was the only one Hickock knew could truly incriminate him?

3. How long did it take the jury to deliberate?

4. How many people had Hickock murdered before the Clutter crime?

5. How did Smith imagine he would commit suicide while in jail?

(see the answer key)

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