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What was the initial reaction of most people in Garden City to the news of the Clutter family tragedy?
What was the initial reaction of most people in Garden City to the news of the Clutter family tragedy?
- Shock and disbelief (correct)
- Indifference and apathy
- Anger and outrage
- Sadness and grief
Why did some people initially suspect Bonnie in connection with the Clutter killings?
Why did some people initially suspect Bonnie in connection with the Clutter killings?
- She was a relative of the Clutters
- She was known to have a grudge against the Clutters
- She had a history of mental illness or 'spells' (correct)
- She had access to the Clutter household
According to Mrs. Hartman, what type of crime did the Clutter killings seem to be?
According to Mrs. Hartman, what type of crime did the Clutter killings seem to be?
- A crime of passion
- A random act of violence
- A robbery gone wrong
- A grudge killing by someone familiar with the Clutters (correct)
How does the text describe Mrs. Bess Hartman's personality?
How does the text describe Mrs. Bess Hartman's personality?
What was the likely reason for people gathering at Hartman's Café after the news of the Clutter killings?
What was the likely reason for people gathering at Hartman's Café after the news of the Clutter killings?
Based on the text, which statement about the Clutter killings is NOT true?
Based on the text, which statement about the Clutter killings is NOT true?
What was Mrs. Bob Johnson's reaction upon hearing the news?
What was Mrs. Bob Johnson's reaction upon hearing the news?
Why did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband receive a telephone call during dinner?
Why did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband receive a telephone call during dinner?
Why did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband hesitate to believe what he heard over the phone?
Why did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband hesitate to believe what he heard over the phone?
What moral decision did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband and his office make regarding Clutter's insurance policy?
What moral decision did Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband and his office make regarding Clutter's insurance policy?
Who were the two individuals who benefited from the decision of Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband and his office?
Who were the two individuals who benefited from the decision of Mrs. Bob Johnson's husband and his office?
Why did relatives of Mr. Clutter immediately start traveling to Garden City?
Why did relatives of Mr. Clutter immediately start traveling to Garden City?
Why was Wilma Kidwell struggling to control her daughter Susan?
Why was Wilma Kidwell struggling to control her daughter Susan?
"...the two men went to the bunkhouse—a building separate from the farmhouse proper..." What is the purpose of mentioning this detail?
"...the two men went to the bunkhouse—a building separate from the farmhouse proper..." What is the purpose of mentioning this detail?
What did Bobby do upon hearing the news at Rupp's farm?
What did Bobby do upon hearing the news at Rupp's farm?
What did Bobby do after thanking Mr. Ewalt for coming?
What did Bobby do after thanking Mr. Ewalt for coming?
Why were there attempts to distract Bobby after he heard the news?
Why were there attempts to distract Bobby after he heard the news?
Why did Bobby's brother Larry refuse to obey the dinner bell?
Why did Bobby's brother Larry refuse to obey the dinner bell?
How did Larry respond when Bobby told him to go back home?
How did Larry respond when Bobby told him to go back home?
Why did the state troopers erect a barricade at the entrance to River Valley Farm?
Why did the state troopers erect a barricade at the entrance to River Valley Farm?
What did Susan Kidwell want to tell Bobby when she saw him approaching?
What did Susan Kidwell want to tell Bobby when she saw him approaching?
What was Perry Smith doing when the passage mentions him?
What was Perry Smith doing when the passage mentions him?
How did Dick Hickock's family perceive his behavior during their Sunday dinner?
How did Dick Hickock's family perceive his behavior during their Sunday dinner?
Why was Dick Hickock tired during the Sunday dinner?
Why was Dick Hickock tired during the Sunday dinner?
What was the relationship between Bobby Rupp and the Clutter family?
What was the relationship between Bobby Rupp and the Clutter family?
What was unusual about Dick Hickock's behavior during the televised basketball game?
What was unusual about Dick Hickock's behavior during the televised basketball game?
What did Larry do when he saw Bobby crying?
What did Larry do when he saw Bobby crying?
