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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hickock imagine he would live when he escaped from jail?

2. Where did Hickock's father say that his son and Smith had gone when they left town?

3. Who of the following were not spectators at the trial?

4. Who was the only one Hickock knew could truly incriminate him?

5. According to Floyd, who talked of robbing the Clutters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how events in the story could be equated with the mentality of a lynch mob. Be sure to use supporting details from the text in your description.

Essay Topic 2

Capote often claimed in interviews that he had perfect recall. Write an essay on the idea of perfect recall. Do you believe it exists? Do you believe Capote had perfect recall? Why or why not.

Essay Topic 3

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

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