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In Cold Blood Chapter 1 Summary

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What reaction did the average person have to the news of the tragedy?

Anger and outrage at the perpetrators

Indifference and apathy

Sadness and grief for the victims

Amazement and dismay, followed by personal fear (correct)

Where did many people gather to discuss the tragedy?

The Clutter family home

The local church

The Garden City radio station, KIUL

Hartman's Café (correct)

What is Mrs. Bess Hartman's relation to Postmistress Clare?

They are mother and daughter

They are cousins (correct)

They are sisters

They are unrelated

How does the text describe Mrs. Bess Hartman's personality?

Sparsely fleshed and unfoolish, with an authoritative demeanor Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Hartman's initial reaction to the tragedy?

She was shocked and initially thought it might be related to Bonnie's 'spells' Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as a possible motive for the killings?

It was a grudge killing by someone who knew the house well Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, who was the first person to hear about the murders?

Mr. Bob Johnson Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason given for the insurance company deciding to pay the double indemnity claim?

It was morally the right thing to do Signup and view all the answers

Who were the sole heirs to Mr. Clutter's estate?

His two daughters, Eveanna and Beverly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a relative of the Clutter family?

Mrs. Martha Clutter (wife) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Beverly Clutter traveling from when she heard about the murders?

Winfield, Kansas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about Mr. Bob Johnson, according to the passage?

He had already deposited Mr. Clutter's check Signup and view all the answers