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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. Who was Nancy's boyfriend?
(a) Perry Smith.
(b) Richard Hickock.
(c) Herb Clutter.
(d) Bobby Rupp.

2. Which of his possessions was beloved by Smith?
(a) Car.
(b) Binoculars.
(c) Treasure.
(d) Gibson guitar.

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

4. Why are the initials on the binoculars important?
(a) They show they belonged to Smith.
(b) They show they belonged to Herb Clutter.
(c) They show that Smith and Hickock are partners.
(d) They are not important at all.

5. Which of the Clutter's children was known as the town darling?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Kenyon.
(d) Eveanna

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an accurate description of Herb Clutter?

2. From which of the following does it say in the book that Herb abstained from?

3. Why does Perry Smith suffer from chronic pain?

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

5. Which two states did Smith and Hickock travel through before they made their way to Mexico?

Short Essay Questions

1. With whom did Herb Clutter meet on the last day of his life, and what was the purpose of this meeting?

2. Where did Smith and Hickock find their next stolen car, a 1956 Chevrolet?

3. Since childhood, what reoccured for Smith?

4. What did Smith say about why he killed the Clutters?

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

6. What did Hickock think of Smith's treasure hunting plans?

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

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

9. Who found the Clutters after they had been murdered, and what led to this discovery?

10. Once in Florida, what was the only dream Smith felt he had left?

(see the answer keys)

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