In Cold Blood is a true crime novel by Truman Capote that tells the story of the brutal murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas in 1959. The book is a masterpiece of literary journalism, blending factual reporting with the techniques of fiction to create a gripping and haunting narrative.
This quiz will test your knowledge of the book, its author, and the events that inspired it. Are you ready to put your In Cold Blood expertise to the test? Let's get started!
What is the setting of In Cold Blood?
New York City
Los Angeles
Holcomb, Kansas
Chicago
Who are the two men responsible for the murders in In Cold Blood?
Perry Smith and Dick Hickock
John Smith and Tom Hickock
Bill Smith and Harry Hickock
Frank Smith and Joe Hickock
What is the occupation of the Clutter family patriarch, Herbert Clutter?
Farmer
Lawyer
Doctor
Teacher
What is the name of the detective who investigates the Clutter murders?
Harry Bosch
Bob Anderson
Jack Crawford
Alvin Dewey
What is the motive for the Clutter murders?
Jealousy
Revenge
Robbery
Hatred
What is the name of the prison where Perry Smith and Dick Hickock are held?
San Quentin
Leavenworth
Sing Sing
Attica
What is the name of the psychiatrist who evaluates Perry Smith?
Dr. Phil
Dr. Jones
Dr. Jones
Dr. Smith
What is the name of the town where Perry Smith grew up?
Las Vegas
Olathe
San Francisco
Monterey
What is the name of the book that Perry Smith reads in prison?
The Bible
Moby-Dick
War and Peace
The Catcher in the Rye
What is the name of the woman who befriends Perry Smith in prison?
Nancy
Mary
Barbara
Susan
What is the name of the lawyer who represents Perry Smith and Dick Hickock?
Atticus Finch
Clarence Darrow
Johnnie Cochran
Logan Green
What is the name of the journalist who interviews Perry Smith and Dick Hickock in prison?
Truman Capote
Hunter S. Thompson
Tom Wolfe
Joan Didion
What is the name of the movie adaptation of In Cold Blood?
The Killing Fields
The Thin Blue Line
Capote
The Silence of the Lambs
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