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1
Bobby was the last person to leave the Clutter home before the murder?
False
True
2
Where did Dick tell his parents he was going with Perry overnight?
To visit family
Gambling
To get a check from Perry’s sister
Mississippi
3
Who is the direction of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during the Clutter murders?
Logan Sanford
Luis Sandfor
4
The murder weapon (Dick's 12 gauge shot gun) was found in the Hickcock's home?
True
False
5
What did Nancy hide in her shoe that indicated she might have known the attack was about to happen.
nothing
the safe key
a letter
a gold watch
6
Who were the first to discover the murdered family?
Floyd Wells and Perry Smith
Dewey and Nye
Dunston and Clarence
Susan Kidwell and Nancy Ewalt
7
Capote most likely included Perry Smith's father's letter to the parole board in order to do all the following EXCEPT...
to prove that he wasn't guilty of the crime
elicit sympathy from the readers
provide insight in to his trouble upbringing
reinforce the theme of family influence and individual psychology
8
Indirect characterization is found through clues in the text paired with background knowledge on the topic.
True
False
9
New Journalism is characterized by all EXCEPT ...
developed in the 1960s and 1970s
characterized by a subjective perspective
used unconventional literary techniques
objective perspective(s) in a traditional journalistic structure
10
Perry blames his father for how he turned out because he did not let him go to school.
False
True
11
Who are the KBI Agents that prepared the first interrogation?
All of the above
Harold Nye & Roy Church
None of the above
Alvin Dewey & Clarence Duntz
12
Floyd Wells did not know the Clutter family because he was not hired.
True
False
13
What does Herbert Clutter do for a living?
teacher
farmer
minister
none are correct
14
What is foreshadowing?
a bad omen
a dream sequence
reasons something happens
a warning or indication of (a future event).
15
Which murderer was a pedophile?
Dick
Perry
16
Logan Sanford is the Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during the Clutter murders.
TRUE
FALSE
17
They found the boots from the footprints in the box discovered at the post office.
FALSE
TRUE
18
Herb was murdered last.
True
False
19
What is the name for the gallows at Kansas State Penitentiary?
"The Hanging"
"The Corner"
"The Platform"
"The Gallows"
20
The picture of the boot prints did not lead to Dick's confession.
False
True
21
Capote gives a more sympathetic portrayal of Perry than Dick.
True
False
22
Nye was over the flu and in perfect health at the time of the interrogation.
True
False
23
In Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood," critics argue that Capote exhibits bias by…
being opinionated about the cause of the Clutter family murders.
being sympathetic in his portrayal of Perry and Dick.
being only factual in the accounts of the murder and investigation.
24
At first, who did Perry admit to killing?
Only the men
Only Herb
Only Nancy
Nobody
25
Narrative nonfiction is a genre that blends real events with the storytelling elements of fiction.
True
False
26
"In Cold Blood" set a precedent for true crime narratives that use fictional techniques.
False
True
27
Nancy's diary leads investigators to suspect Bobby.
False
True
28
Floyd Wells knew who committed the murders because he had a convo with Smith & Hickock about the robbery idea.
FALSE
TRUE
29
The two murderers dressed normally for the crime.
TRUE
FALSE
30
Where does the story of In Cold Blood take place?
Rockport, Tennessee
Holcomb, Mississippi
Holcomb, Kansas
31
If Floyd knew prior, why didn't he talk them out of it or warn someone before they did it?
he wanted immunity and afraid
he was afraid of being accused
he didn't think they would actually do it, and afraid for his safety
he was worried they would retaliate
32
The townspeople were in silent stillness as they watched with surprise the murderers being brought to the courthouse.
False
True
33
What did Perry prevent Dick from doing at the Clutter house?
stealing the radio
assaulting Nancy
assaulting Bonnie
tying them up
34
When and where was the first interrogation of Perry and Dick?
second day of 1960
Saturday in November
they didn't say
35
Floyd Wells knew for sure they would do it.
FALSE
TRUE
36
According to Dick, who killed the Clutters?
Dick
Perry
37
Which of the following is NOT a reason the attorney’s gave for not requesting a change of venue?
this is a Christian community
a local minister preached against the death penalty
the judge wouldn't allow it
all they can hope for is to avoid capital punishment
38
“[Mrs. Clutter] didn’t trust him, but said she felt I was a decent young man.”
--Perry
--Dick
39
What is the most common work for the townspeople in the story where the murder took place?
natural gas work
farming
ranching
all are correct
40
They murdered Bonnie first.
TRUE
FALSE
41
The community feels safe now that they murderers are captured. Myrtle Clare makes this clear.
FALSE
TRUE
42
What does Dewey note as strange about the mattress box?
burned along with the family
It was set under Mr. Clutter as if to make him more comfortable.
Blood was located under the mattress cover
DNA from family was present on it
43
What is significant about the hunting gun in Hickcock's home?
it is Dick's gun
all are correct
it is the same caliber as the murder weapon
It is a 12 gauge shotgun
44
What did Perry want to buy from a nun?
smokes
black stockings
a habit
a cross
45
The KBI agents preparing for the interrogation were Nye, Church, Dewey, and Duntz.
False
True
46
Nye had the flu and a fever when he began the interrogation.
FALSE
TRUE
47
How did Dick's parents feel about Perry Smith?
They blamed him for being a bad influence on Dick.
They thought he was a good example for Dick.
They liked him.
They felt sorry for him.
48
According to Dick's parents, where did Dick and Perry go the night of the murder?
to Mexico
Perry's sister's house
to visit an old friend of Dick's
to Vegas
49
Floyd Wells did not know the Clutter family.
FALSE
TRUE
50
What ails Bonnie Fox Clutter?
rheumatoid arthritis
cancer
depression
nothing
51
Who is Bobby Rupp?
conspirator of the murders
Nancy's cousin
prosecutor
Nancy's boyfriend
52
What evidence was discovered in a box at the post office?
Clutter family photos
boots that matched the prints at the crime scene
53
Perry was housed in the women’s jail to prevent him from talking to Dick.
FALSE
TRUE
54
"In Cold Blood" has all the narrative nonfiction elements EXCEPT...
it presents strictly the facts in a narrative format.
it has a narrative structure such as a beginning, a middle and an end.
depicts events & people as real, yet the creative license in how presented
real events & people are depicted using storytelling techniques & fiction
55
Direct characterization can be found explicitly written in the text.
False
True
56
Floyd Wells (former cellmate) was sentenced for 3-5 years in his last crime.
False
True
57
The townspeople erupted with noise and chaos when the two boy murderers were brought to jail.
TRUE
FALSE
58
The first interrogation of Perry and Dick took place 1/2/1960 (Saturday) at 2 pm.
False
True
59
Dick was once in jail (the first time) for writing hot checks.
False
True
60
Dick uses the story of Perry getting married to pass his checks on November 19.
False
True
61
Bias is unfair prejudice based on limited experience/perspective.
False
True
62
Myrtle Clare believes that community feels safe now and has gone back to not locking their doors.
False
True
63
Who is Nancy's best friend?
Terri Kirbell
Susan Kidwell
Alicia Weathers
Morgan Weathers
64
Perry wanted to change his confession statement to say ...
he participated in ALL the murders
he did not participate in any of the murders
65
Where does the village of Holcomb stand?
in a rural suburb of Alaska
Mississippi
On the high wheat plains of Western Kansas
the lowlands of east Texas
66
Floyd wells believes he knows who committed the Clutter murders because of his convo with them about the idea prior.
True
False
67
Why did Dewey imagine Nancy knew they were going to be attacked before it happened?
Perry had on her watch
they don't think she knew
her gold watch was hidden in shoe
a note was left by Nancy
68
What job does Dick have in the town?
car sales
farmer
rancher
mechanic
69
Who was the person who provided the lead to investigators about Dick and Perry?
Floyd Wells
Hideo Ashida
Alvin Dewey
Barbara Johnson
