What action did the robbers take to access the express car during the Katy robbery?

• A. They bribed the clerk to open it.
• B. They used a key.
• C. They forced the door with a crowbar.
• D. They blew open the door with dynamite.

Answer: (D)

The action centers on how the robbers breached the express car. The account describes them using dynamite to blow open the door, a rapid and forceful entry that bypasses a locked, secure door in moments. This explosive method fits the scenario of a high-stakes train robbery where time and secrecy matter, making it the most plausible and documented choice. The other options—bribing the clerk, using a key, or forcing the door with a crowbar—don’t align with the described sequence of events and would imply different circumstances that aren’t part of this incident.