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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sent a postcard to the warden at the prison where Smith and Hickock were incarcerated after their trial?

2. According to Part 3 of In Cold Blood, what did Hickock and Smith pick up as they drove to Las Vegas?

3. What was the first fact that the detectives questioned in Smith's story?

4. How did Floyd know the Clutters?

5. How long did Hickock hang before he was pronounced dead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how the author's attempts to increase the reader's sympathy for Smith. Be sure to include both details specifically from the text and personal responses to the author's words to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the major themes from this book. Write an essay describing the theme. Include supporting details from the text which show how this theme is developed throughout the book.

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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