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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were Smith and Hickock executed?

2. When did Smith leave the rundown hotel in Las Vegas?

3. How did Mrs. Meier feel about Smith?

4. Which of the following is not an activity Mrs. Meier completed?

5. How many of the jurors were farmers like the Clutters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What was the most important event in this book? Explain and justify your choice with specific details from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the symbolism of the cats and how it is used to represent Smith's life events.

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