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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Ed always blamed for his problems?
(a) His father's quietness.
(b) The puppy that had been beaten.
(c) His brother's existence.
(d) His mother's religion.

2. What role did William Belter play in Ed Gein's life?
(a) His attorney.
(b) A reporter.
(c) His friend.
(d) Lieutenant.

3. Who was the hospital superintendent of the mental hospital Ed was transferred to?
(a) Schubert.
(b) Shelly.
(c) Sharpton.
(d) Schuster.

4. During which event did Ed confess to many charges?
(a) Evelyn's funeral.
(b) Bernice's funeral.
(c) Cemetery remodeling.
(d) A town fair.

5. Where did it seem Ed would spend time serving?
(a) Mental hospital.
(b) Honor farm.
(c) Rehab center.
(d) Jail.

6. How much money was set aside for Ed's funeral?
(a) 50 dollars.
(b) 10 dollars.
(c) 300 dollars.
(d) 1,000 dollars.

7. Before the final decision was made about Ed's sentencing, where was he sent?
(a) Centerfield State Hospital.
(b) Canton State Hospital.
(c) Central State Hospital.
(d) Canterbury State Hospital.

8. How did the majority of the town react to Ed Gein's notoriety?
(a) They relished the attention.
(b) They were extremely rude to tourists.
(c) They purposely made the town look more appealing.
(d) They hated being known for housing a "freak."

9. Which of the following describes Ed's status at the time of his death?
(a) Deeply religious.
(b) Disrespectful.
(c) Senile.
(d) Free.

10. On the second grave exhumed, what was lying on top of the coffin?
(a) Bones.
(b) The dead body, entact.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Bloody items.

11. Which of the following best describes Ed's feelings at being denied the ability to change hospitals?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Unemotional.
(d) Pleased.

12. What is the name of the town where Ed was transferred after his last visit to the farmhouse?
(a) Winston.
(b) Wallace.
(c) Wautoma.
(d) Wickerson.

13. Why did Ed petition for release?
(a) He wanted to go places.
(b) He wanted to die at home.
(c) He wanted to live a normal life.
(d) He wanted to meet women.

14. According to a second doctor, access to which of the following would not be prudent for Ed?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) The outdoors.
(d) Children.

15. Which of the following describes the way Ed went about the murders of Bernice and Mary?
(a) He was not smart about it.
(b) He was good at finding hiding places.
(c) He was good at playing dumb.
(d) He was not actually fond of murdering women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Ed moved to the hospital he died in?

2. What was the name of the funeral home that managed Ed's funeral?

3. Why were all the prisoners in jail released?

4. What did Ed tell the police that he had the power to do?

5. What did many believe to be the cause of Ed's actions?

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