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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Floyd tell about his time with the Clutters?

2. Why did Smith ask for an aspirin during the interrogation in a Las Vegas jail?

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

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

5. Why did Smith return to the Clutter house after he walked out for a few minutes following the murders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing the title, In Cold Blood. Is it appropriate? Why or why not?

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

Dr. Jones identified Smith as having a mental disorder. In your opinion, would a mental hospital have been a better judgment for Smith? Why or why not? Use information from the text to support your position.

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