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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. Which individual believed that treasure hunting was an unrealistic fantasy?
(a) Helm.
(b) Hickock.
(c) Dewey.
(d) Smith.

2. 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) Clear evidence; it was just a matter of time before an arrest would be made.
(c) Overwhelming evidence.
(d) Little to no evidence.

3. How old was Richard Hickock the night of the murders?
(a) 35.
(b) 36.
(c) 34.
(d) 33.

4. Once Smith and Hickock met on the night of the murders, where did they drive?
(a) To Finney County.
(b) To a garage where Hickock worked as a mechanic.
(c) To a car wash.
(d) To a garage where Smith worked as a mechanic.

5. Which two individual met at the drugstore the night of the murder?
(a) Perry Smith and Richard Hickock.
(b) Perry Smith and Eveanna Clutter.
(c) Nancy Clutter and Kenyon Clutter.
(d) Richard Hickock and Kenyon Clutter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who concluded that Smith and his sister could have no relationship?

2. What did Mr. Helm see in Mrs. Clutter's window?

3. Who claimed Smith should stop blaming everyone else for his problems and accept the responsibility himself?

4. Mrs. Clutter experienced depression after which event?

5. Why was Hickock sure that Smith would not have any problem with committing the murder?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain some of the details of Smith's dream.

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

4. What did Smith say right before he was executed?

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

6. Why did the court assign lawyers for Smith and Hickcock?

7. What physical characteristic did Perry Smith and Richard Hickock share?

8. Who wrote down the license plate number of the stolen car Smith and Hickock were driving, a 1956 Chevrolet?

9. In what order did the sheriff, Mr. Ewalt and Mr. Hendricks find the victims?

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

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