Name _________________________

English 11H: Mrs. Knopp

In Cold Blood: Web Search

Search #1 – Read the article about Truman Capote at the link below, and then answer the following questions.

 

http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/capote.htm

 

1. What is Capote's real name?

2. When and where was he born?

3. Describe his parents.

4. In what town was young Truman brought up?

5. Describe the relationship between Capote and Harper Lee.

6. How many years did it take him to write In Cold Blood?

 

 

 

Search #2 – Go to the link below.  Follow the link “The Legacy, in Photos” located on the right upper side of the site, and

view all photos.  Then, explore the rest of the site and read at least one article.  Finally, write a paragraph in which you give

your reaction to what you saw/read on the site.  In your paragraph, please make sure to state which article(s) you read.

 

http://www.ljworld.com/specials/incoldblood/

 

 

 

Search #3 – Go to the link below and read George Plimpton’s interview with Truman Capote.  Then, write a paragraph

discussing your reaction to the interview.  What did you find interesting?

 

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/elcho/The%20Story%20Behind%20a%20Nonfiction%20Novel.1.htm