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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Hickock not tell his interrogators during their interview in the Las Vegas prison?

2. How did Smith react to the news of his punishment by the jury?

3. Who worked together to interview Smith in the Las Vegas jail?

4. Where were Hickock and Smith moved after their trial and sentence?

5. Where were the binoculars and radio belonging to the Clutters found?

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

Create a comparative essay between the individuals, Hickock and Smith. Include personality, social, physical and other traits which can be used to compare the two individuals and use specific details from the text to support your comparison.

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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