In Cold Blood Part 3

What were the major findings of the investigation in Part 3 of In Cold Blood?

• The investigation found evidence linking the suspects to the crime scene.

• The investigation revealed that the victims had a history of conflict with the suspects.

• The discovery of the murder weapon and the identification of the suspects.

• The investigation uncovered a motive for the murders.

Who were the individuals arrested in connection with the Clutter family murders?

• John Smith and Robert Johnson

• Michael Brown and David Davis

• Thomas Wilson and James Thompson

• Richard 'Dick' Hickock and Perry Edward Smith

What evidence led to the arrest of Perry Smith and Richard Hickock?

• A confession from Smith and Hickock.

• Forensic evidence linking Smith and Hickock to the crime scene.

• A tip from Floyd Wells and further evidence linking Smith and Hickock to the crime scene.

• Eyewitness testimony placing Smith and Hickock at the crime scene.

How did the investigation and arrests impact the community of Holcomb?

• The investigation and arrests brought the community of Holcomb closer together and strengthened their sense of unity.

• The investigation and arrests had a significant impact on the community of Holcomb, creating fear and unease among the residents and leading to increased vigilance and community support.

• The investigation and arrests had no impact on the community of Holcomb.

• The investigation and arrests caused the community of Holcomb to become divided and distrustful of one another.

Describe Truman Capote's writing style in Part 3 of In Cold Blood.

• Detailed, immersive, psychological exploration, vivid imagery

• Sparse, detached, objective, minimalistic.

• Flowery, verbose, exaggerated, melodramatic.

• Superficial, simplistic, unengaging, dull.

What emotions does Capote evoke through his writing style in Part 3?

• anger and frustration

• calm and serenity

• suspense and tension

• joy and excitement

The young man’s name was Floyd Wells, and he was short and nearly chinless. He had attempted several careers, as soldier, ranch hand, mechanic, thief, the last of which had earned him a sentence of three to five years in Kansas State Penitentiary.

The underlined excerpt is an example of--

• apostrophe

• polysyndeton

• anaphora

• asyndeton

What was the motive behind the murders committed by Perry Smith and Richard Hickock?

• They were hired by a third party to commit the murders.

• They had a personal vendetta against the Clutter family.

• They believed there was a safe in the house containing a large amount of money.

• They committed the murders as part of a gang initiation.

How does Capote portray the character of Perry Smith in the book?

• As a cold-blooded killer with no remorse.

• As a victim of circumstances, shaped by a troubled past.

• As a cunning and manipulative individual.

• As a heroic figure who was wrongly accused.

How does Capote's writing style in Part 3 of In Cold Blood affect the reader's perception of the characters?

• It makes the characters appear one-dimensional and uninteresting.

• It makes the characters appear complex and multi-dimensional, allowing the reader to empathize with them.

• It makes the characters appear confusing and hard to understand.

• It makes the characters appear superficial and unrelatable.