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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who did Agent Dewey believe committed the crime?

4. Which individual is part Cherokee, with dark eyes, and a dark complexion?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Smith and Hickock do right after the Cutter murders?

2. Why did Smith say he cut Mr. Clutter's throat?

3. What was troubling about two of Smith's siblings?

4. How did Hickock find his and Smith's destination, the Clutter house, on the night of the murders?

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

6. How long did Smith and Hickock wait for their execution?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing the title, In Cold Blood. Is it appropriate? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Use Capote's detailed description of the execution to write an essay on descriptive language and its effects on the reader. Include personal feelings and reactions as you read this portion of the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how the author in this text uses foreshadowing. Provide specific examples from the text to support the information contained in your essay.

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