<p>In Cold Blood Discussion Questions Part II Name Period</p><p>Answer the following questions fully in your chapter group. Jigsaw. Share your answers with your new group.</p><p>I. The Townspeople</p><p>(ch. 1) Describe the actions and feelings of those involved in the Clutter home clean up.</p><p>(ch. 3) Discuss Myrtle Clare’s attitude toward her fellow Holcombites.</p><p>(ch. 5) Discuss the details revealed in Susan Kidwell’s testimony.</p><p>(ch. 12) Explain the significance of Mrs. Browne and Mrs. Ashida. Why does Capote include their stories?</p><p>(ch. 14) What information did Paul Helm share with the investigators? Who is Jonathan Daniel Adrian?</p><p>II. The Investigators</p><p>(ch. 2 and ch. 7) Take notes on the following:</p><p>Facts: Evidence on the scene:</p><p>Theories: One-killer theory</p><p>Two-killer theory</p><p>Robbery theory</p><p>Rumors:</p><p>Leads:</p><p>(ch. 16) History of crimes in the area 1920 1947 1952 1956</p><p>Explain the metaphor “squalls preceding a hurricane.”</p><p>(ch. 17) Describe Marie Dewey’s Dream III. Criminals’ Activity</p><p>(ch 4) Contrast Dick and Perry’s attitudes toward the murders. </p><p>Discuss Perry’s dream of the parrot.</p><p>(ch. 6) Describe the killers schemes to get money.</p><p>(ch.8) What are Dick and Perry doing in this chapter?</p><p>(ch 10-11) Describe the doubts and fears of the criminals.</p><p>(ch. 13) Describe the activities and company of Dick and Perry. How does Capote reflect back to the parrot dream?</p><p>(ch. 18) What are the men doing in the Mojave desert?</p><p>IV. Perry’s Background / Father’s letter/ Sister’s Letter/ Willie Jay’s response</p><p>(ch 15) What are Dick and Perry’s plans?</p><p>Explain Perry’s dad’s letter: “A History of My Boy’s Life” childhood youth recreation and interests relatives</p><p>Explain the main idea of Barbara’s letter. Pay particular attention to the idea of personal responsibility.</p><p>Discuss Willie Jay’s response to Barbara’s letter. Does he agree? Explain.</p><p>V. Perry’s Background / Perry’s Memories Describe and discuss the significance of all of the following: Flo Buckskin Tex John Smith Catholic orphanage merchant marines army accident Alaska arrest</p>