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What were the main crops on Mr. Clutter's farm?

  • Potato, carrot, beet
  • Wheat, milo seed, certified grass seed (correct)
  • Corn, soybean, rice
  • Barley, oats, rye

    • How many acres did Mr. Clutter's domain consist of after a decade?

  • Over eight hundred acres owned outright and three thousand more worked on a rental basis (correct)
  • Over a thousand acres owned outright and five hundred more worked on a rental basis
  • Over two thousand acres owned outright and four thousand more worked on a rental basis
  • Over five hundred acres owned outright and two thousand more worked on a rental basis

    • What animals were especially important on the farm?

  • Ducks and turkeys
  • Pigs and chickens
  • Sheep and cattle (correct)
  • Goats and horses

    • What was the family favorite animal on the farm?

    <p>Babe, the old fat workhorse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the local accent in Holcomb characterized by?

    <p>A prairie twang and a ranch-hand nasalness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the men in Holcomb often seen wearing?

    <p>Narrow frontier trousers, Stetsons, and high-heeled boots with pointed toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topography of the countryside like in Holcomb?

    <p>Flat with awesomely extensive views</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main-line track that divides the buildings in Holcomb?

    <p>Santa Fe Railroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the resale value of Mr. Clutter's house built in 1948 for $40,000?

    <p>$60,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the primary cooks in the Clutter household?

    <p>Mr. Clutter and his daughter, Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter known for opposing within his family and employees at River Valley Farm?

    <p>Stimulants, such as alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which church was Mr. Clutter a member of?

    <p>Garden City’s First Methodist Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the congregation at Garden City’s First Methodist Church?

    <p>1,700</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter known for within his employees at River Valley Farm?

    <p>Paying good wages and distributing frequent bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Clutter enjoy doing while examining the morning?

    <p>Eating an apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did River Valley Farm encompass in Finney County?

    <p>The Arkansas River’s presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Clutter resign from his position as county agent?

    <p>To create River Valley Farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What expertise qualified Mr. Clutter to serve as a middleman between the government and despondent farm ranchers?

    <p>Streamlined agricultural practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of Finney County conservatives to Mr. Clutter's endeavor of creating River Valley Farm?

    <p>Skepticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the HOLCOMB BANK building converted into?

    <p>Apartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary occupation of the majority of Holcomb's inhabitants?

    <p>Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average annual precipitation in western Kansas?

    <p>Eighteen inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural resource has contributed to the prosperity of farm ranchers in Finney County?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of Herbert William Clutter, the master of River Valley Farm?

    <p>Agriculturist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the church for which Herbert William Clutter headed the building committee?

    <p>First Methodist Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children did Herbert William Clutter have?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of Bonnie Fox, Herbert William Clutter's wife?

    <p>Homemaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Herbert William Clutter's eldest daughter, Eveanna, live?

    <p>Northern Illinois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of income for the farm ranchers in Finney County?

    <p>Farming and natural gas resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of income for the farm ranchers in Finney County?

    <p>Farming and natural gas resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of income for the farm ranchers in Finney County?

    <p>Farming and natural gas resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the former occupation of one of the two apartment houses in Holcomb?

    <p>Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many filling stations are there in Holcomb?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of Herbert William Clutter?

    <p>Prominent figure in agricultural circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many children did Mr. Clutter have?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Clutter family's murder on the town of Holcomb?

    <p>It led to a reevaluation of the relationships among its residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of Mr. Clutter during the Eisenhower administration?

    <p>Federal Farm Credit Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the majority of Holcomb’s homes like?

    <p>One-story frame affairs with front porches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of Mr. Clutter's daughter who lived in northern Illinois?

    <p>Eveanna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the student population at the Holcomb School?

    <p>Around 360 students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the ranchers in Finney County known for?

    <p>Varied stock and success due to favorable weather conditions and natural gas resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the former occupation of the other apartment house in Holcomb?

    <p>Mansion known as the Teacherage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What facilities does Holcomb have?

    <p>Post office, depot, and two filling stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the local accent in Holcomb characterized by?

    <p>A prairie twang and a ranch-hand nasalness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be seen from great distances in the countryside?

    <p>Horses, herds of cattle, and grain elevators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the streets of Holcomb like after rain or snowfalls thaw?

    <p>They turn from the thickest dust into the direst mud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of the old stucco structure in Holcomb?

    <p>The roof supports an electric sign for a dance, but the dancing has ceased and the advertisement has been dark for several years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is studying to be a nurse in Kansas City?

    <p>Beverly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the town darling?

    <p>Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mrs. Clutter occupy a room for occupancy?

    <p>Their daughter's former room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mr. Clutter's concern about his wife's health?

    <p>Psychiatric issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused Mr. Clutter to have a late start to his day on November 14, 1959?

    <p>Family dynamics and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is engaged to a biology student?

    <p>Beverly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Beverly studying to be a nurse?

    <p>Kansas City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is still living at home?

    <p>Kenyon and Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who returns home late after attending a 'Spook Show'?

    <p>Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Mr. Clutter's delayed morning routine?

    <p>Tiring yet exhilarating evening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Clutter's health issue related to?

    <p>A misplaced vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mrs. Clutter sleep?

    <p>In her daughter's former bedroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the resale value of Mr. Clutter's house?

    <p>$60,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the primary cooks in Mr. Clutter's household?

    <p>Mr. Clutter and Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter known for opposing?

    <p>Stimulants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which church was Mr. Clutter a member of?

    <p>First Methodist Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the size of the congregation at Mr. Clutter's church?

    <p>1,700</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter known for as an employer?

    <p>Paying good wages and distributing frequent bonuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Clutter enjoy doing while examining the morning?

    <p>Eating an apple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Mr. Clutter create River Valley Farm?

    <p>Finney County</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mr. Clutter resign from his position as county agent?

    <p>To create River Valley Farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter qualified to do due to his expertise?

    <p>Serve as a middleman between the government and despondent farm ranchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction to Mr. Clutter's endeavor of creating River Valley Farm?

    <p>Skepticism from Finney County conservatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nancy known for as a skilled individual?

    <p>Cooking, sewing, and music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the community's perception of Nancy's capabilities?

    <p>She's got character. Gets it from her old man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the talent that gave support to all of Nancy's other traits?

    <p>A fine-honed sense of organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nancy's attitude towards teaching younger girls?

    <p>Willingly taught and felt it her duty to be available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the young mother experience after each confinement?

    <p>Feelings of unexplained sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the pattern of postnatal depression repeat itself for the young mother?

    <p>After the births of Nancy and Kenyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the years between the births of Beverly and Nancy?

    <p>Sunday picnics and summer excursions to Colorado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the young mother experience even on the best of the good days?

    <p>A lingering mood of misery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Clutter worry about in regards to Jolene's happiness?

    <p>Jolene's emotional well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Clutter's main regret regarding her education?

    <p>Not completing her nursing course</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Mrs. Clutter's loneliness?

    <p>Her husband's frequent travels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Clutter share with Jolene about her childhood?

    <p>Her collection of miniature items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jolene find in Mrs. Clutter that arouses protective compassion in her?

    <p>Mrs. Clutter's frail health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Clutter's husband's stance on her coffee consumption?

    <p>He disapproves of her drinking coffee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What profession did Mrs. Clutter once aspire to?

    <p>Nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity that Nancy is busy with, leaving Jolene with Mrs. Clutter?

    <p>Practicing a trumpet solo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jolene express her desire to do every day?

    <p>Bake a pie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Jolene's protective feelings towards Mrs. Clutter?

    <p>Mrs. Clutter's frail health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mrs. Clutter share with Jolene about her marriage?

    <p>Her husband's college friendship with her brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy do with her protegee, Jolene?

    <p>Bake a pie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy seek her father's help for?

    <p>To take her place at the 4-H meeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy value among the following?

    <p>Gold watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who questions Nancy about holding hands with Jerry Roth?

    <p>Susan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Nancy plan to attend as an art student and roommates with Susan?

    <p>Kansas State University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy feel tongue-tied about?

    <p>Expressing her feelings to her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Nancy discuss her troubled relationship with?

    <p>Her father</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Susan's situation in relation to having a father figure?

    <p>She doesn't have a father figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nancy uncertain about in relation to her father's behavior?

    <p>Whether her behavior is causing her father’s grouchiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text portray Nancy's struggle with?

    <p>Her relationships and packed daily schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy feel conflicted about?

    <p>Her relationship with her father and her love for Bobby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Nancy's confidante?

    <p>Susan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy wish to make her father understand?

    <p>Her love for Bobby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Perry trying to improve for Dick?

    <p>His grammar and vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Perry's distinguishing feature?

    <p>A fraternity tattoo under his left eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Nancy feeling like she's losing her mind?

    <p>Smelling smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dick's occupation?

    <p>Mechanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Dick and Perry planning to do?

    <p>Robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the book from which the excerpt is taken?

    <p>In Cold Blood by Truman Capote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Susan worried about?

    <p>Something and being apart from the Clutter family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Perry bring along with a guitar?

    <p>A shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Susan and Nancy being apart?

    <p>Susan transferred to a different school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What have Dick and Perry lied about?

    <p>Their whereabouts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nancy's emotional state?

    <p>Feeling like she's losing her mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Dick and Perry planning to do to gain access to a house?

    <p>Deceive someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is studying to be a nurse in Kansas City?

    <p>Beverly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the town darling?

    <p>Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mr. Clutter disapprove of regarding Nancy?

    <p>Her relationship with Bobby Rupp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been Mrs. Clutter's health issue for the last six years?

    <p>Psychiatric problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Mr. Clutter relieved after Mrs. Clutter's return from Wichita?

    <p>Her health issues are physical and require an operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mrs. Clutter stay after returning from treatment in Wichita?

    <p>In Nancy's former bedroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Nancy do on the evening before November 14, 1959, that caused concern for Mr. Clutter?

    <p>Went on a date with Bobby Rupp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Mrs. Clutter sleep?

    <p>In Nancy's former bedroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kenyon's relationship to Nancy?

    <p>He is her brother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Mr. Clutter's late start on November 14, 1959?

    <p>Concerns about Nancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Beverly studying to be a nurse?

    <p>Kansas City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kenyon's gender?

    <p>Male</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Dick's tattoos?

    <p>To create a tough and intimidating image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dick's appearance change when he was fully clothed?

    <p>He seemed slimmer and shorter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason for Dick and Carol's separation?

    <p>Dick's desire to 'do the right thing' by another woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the tattoo on Dick's hand?

    <p>It was a self-expression of his tough image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary source of income from the rabbit roundups conducted by Kenyon and his friend?

    <p>Sale of rabbits to a processing plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the change in the relationship between Kenyon and his friend Bob?

    <p>Bob started dating a girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the 'rabbit factory' mentioned in the text?

    <p>It paid ten cents per rabbit for quick-freezing and shipping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most enjoyable part of the hunting hikes for Kenyon and Bob?

    <p>Swaggering homeward with a dozen duck dinners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Perry consider buying for disguise during the shopping trip in Emporia, Kansas?

    <p>Black stockings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item do Perry and Dick buy for the murders they plan?

    <p>White nylon cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kenyon building for his fiancée, Beverly?

    <p>A hope chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kenyon's den a place for?

    <p>His carpentry and Nancy's needlework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Kenyon and Bob enjoy racing with their truck, the Coyote Wagon?

    <p>Coyotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Sand Hills near River Valley Farm described as?

    <p>A mysterious area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Kenyon and Bob attempt to outrace in the moonlit evenings?

    <p>Coyotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as creating thrilling experiences for the boys?

    <p>Their wild and beautiful fun with the coyotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Perry's personality trait that sets him apart but also limits his relationships?

    <p>Fearless self-assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the black Chevrolet's trip to Emporia, Kansas?

    <p>Shopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Kenyon's physical appearance and his friendship with Bob Jones described as?

    <p>Described</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dick dismiss the need for, emphasizing the plan's flawlessness?

    <p>Stockings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Perry becoming an aspirin addict?

    <p>He was injured in a motorcycle wreck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Dick's facial disfigurement?

    <p>A car accident in 1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Perry's tattoos?

    <p>Elaborate, done by professionals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance between Olathe and Holcomb?

    <p>Around 400 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of Garden City's historical development?

    <p>Opulent ranching center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Buffalo Jones play in Garden City's expansion?

    <p>Itinerant buffalo hunter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the amenities boasted about by the citizens of Garden City?

    <p>Well-run public library, competent daily newspaper, large park with a menagerie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary characteristics of Garden City?

    <p>Fair-sized town with friendly people, good schools, and a well-run public library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the significant features of the town of Holcomb?

    <p>Green-lawned and shady squares, placid residential streets, a park with a small menagerie, and a large swimming pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the perception of Garden City by travelers?

    <p>Often overlooked by travelers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical significance of Garden City's souvenirs?

    <p>Reflects the town's past, including the Buffalo Block and the Windsor Hotel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Dick and Perry plan to deceive someone for?

    <p>To gain access to a house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Perry have under his left eye?

    <p>A fraternity tattoo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dick's occupation?

    <p>Mechanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Perry trying to improve for Dick?

    <p>Grammar and vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main item Perry brings along with a guitar for the crime?

    <p>Shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Nancy worried about?

    <p>Something that is concerning her and is close to the Clutter family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why have Perry's family and Dick's family disapproved of their association?

    <p>They are planning a robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the excerpt from?

    <p>The book 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nancy mention feeling like?

    <p>Losing her mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Dick and Perry planning?

    <p>A robbery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Susan done that caused her and Nancy to be apart?

    <p>Transferred to a different school</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Perry bring along with a guitar for the crime?

    <p>Shotgun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significant factor influencing class status in Garden City?

    <p>Church affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter's political affiliation?

    <p>Republican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of the Finney County 4-H Club, of which Mr. Clutter was chairman?

    <p>Develop practical abilities and moral character in rural area residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida consider doing for better opportunities?

    <p>Leaving for Nebraska</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida ask Mr. Clutter's opinion about as a Christmas gift for her husband?

    <p>Gold teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida ask Mr. Clutter not to do at the Achievement Banquet?

    <p>Make a speech in her honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What quality of Mr. Clutter was recognized by the community?

    <p>His ease and ability to convince others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Ashida's reaction to Mr. Clutter's opinion about her Christmas gift idea?

    <p>She was delighted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the predominant political affiliation of the elite in Finney County?

    <p>Republican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Clutter prefer to do with his time instead of socializing with the local patricians?

    <p>Pursue activities that he felt would 'accomplish something'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Garden City residents deny, despite clear observations of it?

    <p>Social grading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida express despite considering leaving for better opportunities?

    <p>Her fondness for the place they lived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor influencing class status in Garden City?

    <p>Church affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the elite in Finney County predominantly associated with?

    <p>Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the aim of the Finney County 4-H Club?

    <p>Develop practical abilities and moral character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida seek Mr. Clutter's opinion about as a Christmas gift for her husband?

    <p>Gold teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida ask Mr. Clutter not to do at the Achievement Banquet?

    <p>Not to make a speech in her honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida admire Mr. Clutter for?

    <p>His ability to speak to a large audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did residents of Garden City deny, despite clear observations?

    <p>Social grading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter's preferred type of activities?

    <p>Activities that would 'accomplish something'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Ashida express despite considering leaving for better opportunities?

    <p>Her fondness for the place they lived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Clutter worry about in regards to Jolene's happiness?

    <p>Her social life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mr. Clutter's reaction to Mrs. Ashida's idea about her husband's Christmas gift?

    <p>He delighted her with his reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of Nancy's body when the sheriff found her in her room?

    <p>She had been shot in the back of the head with a shotgun from a close range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sheriff do after seeing Nancy's condition in her room?

    <p>He radioed his office for reinforcements and an ambulance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sheriff notice about the phone in the kitchen?

    <p>The wires had been cut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sheriff's demeanor as he ascended the stairs to Nancy's room?

    <p>He kept his hand on his hip pistol, ready to draw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the value of the check Mr. Johnson had in his pocket?

    <p>Eighty thousand dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Mr. Johnson call for advice about the delicate situation he was in?

    <p>The manager of their office in Wichita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mr. Johnson have in his pocket that made the situation a delicate matter?

    <p>Clutter’s check</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the two persons who benefited from the honorable attitude of Mr. Johnson's company?

    <p>Eveanna Jarchow and her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was found tied with her hands in front, shot in the head, and wearing jewelry, a robe, and a nightgown?

    <p>Mrs. Clutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Mr. Clutter found?

    <p>In the furnace room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was found tied up and shot in the face in the basement?

    <p>Kenyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to tie Nancy Clutter's ankles?

    <p>Venetian blind cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sheriff and team find puzzling about the crime scene?

    <p>The lack of struggle and the complex nature of the crimes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found in the furnace room with Mr. Clutter?

    <p>A blood-stained box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used to tie Kenyon in the basement?

    <p>Venetian blind cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the undersheriff find puzzling about the state of the bodies?

    <p>The lack of clues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found tied with intricate cord and gagged in the basement?

    <p>Kenyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was missing from the house after the crime?

    <p>Shotguns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the condition of Nancy Clutter's body when she was found in her room?

    <p>Tied with her hands behind her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the sheriff and team notice about the lack of struggle at the crime scene?

    <p>Puzzling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Clare's reaction when she hears about the Clutters being shot?

    <p>She nonchalantly reveals the news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the community gather to discuss the Clutter murders?

    <p>Hartman's Café</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the community's belief about the motive behind the Clutter murders?

    <p>A grudge killing by someone who knew the house well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mrs. Clare's demeanor change after the Clutter murders?

    <p>She remains stoic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general reaction of the community to the brutal murders?

    <p>Shocked and frightened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Clare's previous occupation before working at the Federal Building?

    <p>Dance hall owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who informs Mrs. Clare about the two ambulances going to the Clutters'?

    <p>Mrs. Truitt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the atmosphere in Hartman's Café after the news of the Clutter murders?

    <p>Filled with shocked gossips and speculation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mrs. Hartman's reaction to the Clutter murders?

    <p>Expresses disbelief and fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do the murders have on the community's sense of safety and trust?

    <p>Shattered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the community left wondering after the brutal murders?

    <p>Who could have committed such a crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the community's reaction to Mrs. Clare's stoic behavior?

    <p>Shock and curiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the oldest native-born Holcombite who works as the mail messenger?

    <p>Mrs. Sadie Truitt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the local postmistress and the previous owner of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion?

    <p>Mrs. Myrtle Clare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the Holcomb post office as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The Federal Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led Mrs. Truitt to abandon her duties as mail messenger for the first time?

    <p>The arrival of ambulances at the Clutter property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique characteristic of Mrs. Truitt's attire as described in the text?

    <p>Babushka bandannas and cowboy boots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the previous occupation of Mrs. Clare before becoming the postmistress?

    <p>Dance hall hostess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of passenger trains passing through the town of Holcomb?

    <p>Frequent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A gathering place for the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition of the Holcomb post office as described in the text?

    <p>Poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Mrs. Truitt in the town of Holcomb?

    <p>Mail messenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the familial tie of Mrs. Truitt to the town of Holcomb?

    <p>Oldest native-born Holcombite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the previous occupation of Mrs. Clare's late husband as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Holcomb Dance Pavilion owner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the ventures Perry ardently proposed?

    <p>Buying a deep-sea fishing boat and chauffeuring stolen cars across South American borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Perry remind Dick of as a potential source of fortune?

    <p>Cocos Island, a land speck off the coast of Costa Rica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated worth of the fortune Perry mentioned?

    <p>Sixty million dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the projects Perry and Dick had discussed despite lacking experience?

    <p>Buying and manning a deep-sea fishing boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dick dislike about the fancy dark glasses Perry bought in Kansas City?

    <p>The mirrored lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Dick's uncertainty about Perry?

    <p>Perry's behavior during Perry's friend's illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dick express his discomfort with regarding Perry's fancy dark glasses?

    <p>The mirrored lenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Perry purchase in Kansas City that Dick disliked?

    <p>Fancy dark glasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Dewey to reconsider the possibility of robbery as a motive for the Clutter family murders?

    <p>The absence of Kenyon's radio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did a man who called claiming to be the killer demand before revealing his identity?

    <p>A reward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forced Dewey to consider the possibility of 'plain robbery' as a motive for the murders?

    <p>The discovery of the missing radio and the gold wristwatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Dewey to remain hopeful despite the lack of progress in the investigation?

    <p>The belief that the next lead could be the breakthrough needed to solve the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led Dewey to feel tense, frustrated, and unable to sleep during the investigation?

    <p>The lack of progress and the absence of meaningful leads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prompted Dewey to reconsider the possibility of a motive for the Clutter family murders?

    <p>The discovery of a gold wristwatch in Nancy's shoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicated potential false confessions and opportunistic behavior in the investigation?

    <p>A man calling claiming to be the killer but demanding a reward before revealing his identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led Dewey to eliminate several suspects in the investigation?

    <p>The lack of progress in the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the primary sources of the phone calls received by Al Dewey during the investigation?

    <p>Journalists, theorists, and concerned citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a meaningful development in the investigation of the Clutter family murders?

    <p>The discovery of a gold wristwatch in Nancy's shoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the numerous phone calls received by Al Dewey?

    <p>None of the conversations led to a breakthrough in the case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the absence of Kenyon's radio and the discovery of the gold wristwatch suggest in the investigation?

    <p>Robbery as a possible motive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Howard Fox do after the Clutter family's murder?

    <p>He wrote a letter to the Garden City Telegram urging forgiveness for the killers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Perry's behavior during the stop to picnic in Mexico?

    <p>He reflected on their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dick view himself in comparison to Perry?

    <p>Normal and balanced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What peculiar behaviors did Perry exhibit?

    <p>Wetting the bed, crying in his sleep, and obsessing over treasure guides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Beverly Clutter do three days after mourning her family's murder?

    <p>She married Vere Edward English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dick's reaction to leaving Kansas City for Mexico?

    <p>He was conflicted due to leaving loved ones behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Perry do during the journey to Mexico?

    <p>He seemed relieved to leave Kansas behind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dick perceive Perry's behavior?

    <p>Peculiar and troubled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were Perry's peculiar behaviors?

    <p>Wetting the bed, crying in his sleep, and obsessing over treasure guides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dick's reaction to Perry's temper?

    <p>He found it annoying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dick's perception of Perry's outward demeanor?

    <p>Cool and tough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Howard Fox do in response to the Clutter family's murder?

    <p>He wrote a letter urging forgiveness for the killers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Dewey refuse to accept the theory that the family was killed for a paltry profit?

    <p>It contradicted his image of the killer(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey prioritize in the investigation?

    <p>Facts over 'fancy theories'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dewey's belief about at least one of the murderers?

    <p>Emotional involvement with the victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey and his wife prioritize in their daily routines?

    <p>Faith and family values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey aim to understand about the Clutters?

    <p>Better than they knew themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey believe the expert execution of the crimes indicated?

    <p>At least one perpetrator with calculated motive and cool-headed slyness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dewey's family react to the case?

    <p>His son felt endangered and his wife concerned about returning to normal life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dewey's vision for the future?

    <p>A farm with oak and elm trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dewey's approach to evidence gathering?

    <p>Tracking down hundreds of people related to the Clutters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey believe about the murderers' impulses?

    <p>Considerate, such as moving a mattress box to make the victim more comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey's wife attribute their happiness to?

    <p>Their faith and family time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dewey's stance on

    <p>Facts over 'fancy theories'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey and his associates decide to pluralize?

    <p>The term 'killer'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reinforced Dewey's conviction that at least one of the murderers was emotionally involved with the victims?

    <p>Particulars he became aware of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey believe the intention was behind moving the mattress box in the basement room?

    <p>To make Mr. Clutter more comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey believe was the reason for drawing up the bedcovers and tucking them in, as well as placing a pillow under Kenyon's head?

    <p>To make the victims more comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey put his faith in when solving a case?

    <p>Facts 'sweated for and sworn to'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey's wife find him doing in the kitchen?

    <p>Waiting for a pot of coffee to percolate with murder-scene photographs spread before him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Dewey's stance on blessing the table before meals?

    <p>She believed it was important to bless the table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Deweys' normal life like?

    <p>Both worked and divided household chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Dewey saving for?

    <p>To build a house on a farm he bought</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an important part of the Deweys' existence?

    <p>Belief in God and associated rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Dewey do when the weather was fine and the days were hot and ripe?

    <p>Drove out to the farm he bought to practice shooting and imagine his future house and garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs. Dewey's sentiment when she came home from work and found dinner ready?

    <p>She felt happy and grateful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Clutter Family Dynamics and Events Leading Up to the Tragedy

    • The Clutter family is preparing for a Thanksgiving reunion with extended family members coming from various locations.
    • Beverly, the second oldest child, is studying to be a nurse in Kansas City and is engaged to a biology student.
    • Kenyon, the only son, and Nancy, the oldest daughter, are still living at home. Nancy is the town darling.
    • Mr. Clutter is concerned about his wife's health, as she has been suffering from psychiatric issues for the last six years.
    • Mrs. Clutter returns from treatment in Wichita with news that her health issues are physical, related to a misplaced vertebrae, and will require an operation.
    • Mr. Clutter is relieved by the news and looks forward to a Thanksgiving celebration.
    • Mr. Clutter's morning routine is delayed due to a tiring yet exhilarating evening where his wife, Bonnie, appeared to have regained vigor.
    • Nancy returns home late after attending a "Spook Show" with a boy named Bobby Rupp, causing concern for Mr. Clutter.
    • Mr. Clutter disapproves of Nancy's relationship with Bobby Rupp due to their different religious backgrounds and has advised her to gradually break off the relationship.
    • The family dynamics and events have caused Mr. Clutter to have a late start to his day on November 14, 1959.
    • Mr. Clutter and his wife sleep in separate bedrooms, with Mrs. Clutter occupying their daughter's former bedroom.
    • The Clutter family resides in a two-story, fourteen-room frame-and-brick structure, with Mrs. Clutter using her daughter's former room for occupancy.

    Life in a Small Town

    • Garden City is remembered with nostalgia by those who have left and provides a sense of roots and contentment for those who have remained.
    • Garden City residents deny social grading, but class distinctions are clearly observed, with church affiliation being a significant factor influencing class status.
    • The elite in Finney County are predominantly right-wing Republicans of the Presbyterian and Episcopalian faiths.
    • Mr. Clutter, an educated and successful man, was a prominent Republican and church leader, entitled to rank among the local patricians.
    • Mr. Clutter was not part of the local patricians' social circle and preferred activities that he felt would "accomplish something."
    • The Finney County 4-H Club, of which Mr. Clutter was chairman, aimed to help rural area residents, particularly children, develop practical abilities and moral character.
    • Mr. Clutter suggested honoring Mrs. Ashida, a tenant farmer's wife, for her contributions to the community at the Achievement Banquet.
    • Mrs. Ashida and her family had received gifts from Mr. Clutter and his family, and she expressed her fondness for the place they lived despite considering leaving for better opportunities in Nebraska.
    • Mrs. Ashida sought Mr. Clutter's opinion about giving her husband gold teeth for Christmas, showing their close relationship and trust.
    • Mr. Clutter's reaction to Mrs. Ashida's idea delighted her, as she knew he was a gentleman and would not approve unless he meant it.
    • Mrs. Ashida asked Mr. Clutter not to make a speech in her honor at the banquet, highlighting his ease and ability to convince others, a quality recognized by the community.
    • Mrs. Ashida admired Mr. Clutter's ability to speak to a large audience and be convincing, emphasizing his fearless nature.

    Holcomb's Mail Messenger and the Clutter Family Murder

    • The text describes the aftermath of the murder of the Clutter family, with a detailed account of the scene and the reactions of the townspeople and law enforcement.
    • The town of Holcomb is described, including the frequency of passenger trains passing through, and the town's mail messenger, Mrs. Sadie Truitt, who is also the oldest native-born Holcombite.
    • Mrs. Truitt's role as the mail messenger is detailed, including the dangerous nature of her work, her age, and her familial ties to the town.
    • The text also introduces Mrs. Myrtle Clare, Mrs. Truitt's daughter, who is the local postmistress and the previous owner of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion.
    • Mrs. Clare's unique appearance and personality traits are described, as well as her previous occupation as a dance hall hostess and the clientele it attracted.
    • The description of the Holcomb post office, referred to as "the Federal Building," is given, highlighting its poor condition and Mrs. Clare's nonchalant attitude towards it.
    • The text also mentions the incident that led Mrs. Truitt to abandon her duties as mail messenger for the first time, due to the arrival of ambulances at the Clutter property.
    • Mrs. Truitt is described as a weathered widow who wears babushka bandannas and cowboy boots, and her dedication to her job is emphasized despite the challenges she faces.
    • The townspeople's reactions to the murder and the significance of the post office in the community are detailed, including the title "the Federal Building" for the post office.
    • The text provides insight into the history of Holcomb, including the origin of its name and the unique character of its residents, such as Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare.
    • The text also includes descriptions of the Holcomb Dance Pavilion, its clientele, and the tough times experienced by Mrs. Clare and her late husband during its operation.
    • The text showcases the unique personalities and roles of Mrs. Truitt and Mrs. Clare in the context of the small town of Holcomb, providing a glimpse into the community and its history.

    Investigation of the Clutter Family Murders

    • Dewey refused to accept the theory that the family was killed for a paltry profit, as it would contradict his image of the killer(s).
    • He was convinced that the expert execution of the crimes indicated at least one perpetrator with calculated motive and cool-headed slyness.
    • Dewey believed that at least one of the murderers was emotionally involved with the victims, as evidenced by certain details at the crime scene.
    • He was intrigued by the murderers' considerate impulses, such as moving a mattress box to make the victim more comfortable.
    • Dewey prioritized facts over "fancy theories" and planned to track down hundreds of people related to the Clutters to gather evidence.
    • The investigation aimed to understand the Clutters better than they knew themselves, tracing connections to events from years ago.
    • Dewey's family was impacted by the case, with his son feeling endangered and his wife concerned about returning to normal life.
    • Dewey and his wife led a normal life, both working and sharing household chores, while saving to build a house on a farm he bought in 1951.
    • Dewey had a strong belief in God and practiced rituals such as attending church, saying grace, and prayers before bed.
    • Mrs. Dewey expressed gratitude for the simple pleasures of life, attributing their happiness to their faith and family time.
    • Dewey's vision for the future included a farm with oak and elm trees, and he often practiced shooting there.
    • Dewey's faith and family values were integral to his and his wife's existence, influencing their daily routines and outlook on life.

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    Delve into the events leading up to the tragic murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas, and explore the investigation that unfolded. This quiz covers the family dynamics, the small-town setting, and the aftermath of the crime.

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