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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had it been since Floyd had seen the Clutters when he read about their murder?

2. What did Hickock say was his and Smith's alibi?

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

4. Where were the knife and shotgun used in the Clutter murders found?

5. Which of the following individuals is the wife of the undersheriff?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing this genre. Include opinions and supporting details about the objectivity of the author throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

If you were Capote, would you have written the book in the same way or would you have been more factual? Support your decision.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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