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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Smith and Hickock stole a car in Part 3 of In Cold Blood, where did they return?

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

4. What was the only real evidence that Dewey had for the Clutter murders?

5. Who did Wells tell about his story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Do you agree with the decision of the court to execute Smith and Hickock? Why or why not?

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