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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Smith had a premonition that what awaited both he and Hickock?
(a) A yellow parrot.
(b) A trap.
(c) A treasure.
(d) A funeral.

2. Mrs. Clutter experienced depression after which event?
(a) Death of her father.
(b) Birth of her last two children.
(c) Death of her mother.
(d) Marriage of her oldest child.

3. Who lead the investigation into the Clutter murders?
(a) Agent Church.
(b) Agent Nye.
(c) Agent Dewey.
(d) Agent Duntz.

4. What do the locals describe Herb's wife as suffering from?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Spells.
(c) Drug addiction.
(d) Seizures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was wrong with Smith's mother?

2. Where were Kenyon and Mr. Clutter's bodies found after the murder?

3. Where does the story that In Cold Blood investigates take place?

4. Who did Agent Dewey believe committed the crime?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What characteristics were the same about each of the victims, relating to the manner in which they were killed?

2. Why did Hickock make a shiv in jail, and what did he hope to do with it?

3. Who did Hickock blame for the crimes after he and Smith were arrested in Las Vegas?

4. What correction did Smith make to his confession?

5. What did Hickock say he believed even after he admitted that the he had some wrong information about the Clutters?

6. Why do you think Smith was impressed about the Clutter funeral?

7. It was because of whose relationship with the Clutters that they end up murdered?

8. Who was able to secure Hickock and Smith some money after the murders?

9. How do you think the police knew where to find Smith and Hickock?

10. How did Floyd Wells know who committed the murders of the Clutter family?

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