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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the FBI use the media to catch killers?
(a) To stake out the killer.
(b) To publicize mug shots.
(c) To post rewards.
(d) To increase the number of tips.

2. How does the FBI use Agent Ray's case as a teaching aid for incoming agents?
(a) It helps students understand failed marriages.
(b) It helps students learn to keep their weapons concealed.
(c) It helps students understand spousal contract murders.
(d) It teaches students not to trust their spouse.

3. Whom did John Hinckley attack in order to gain the attention of a celebrity?
(a) President Clinton.
(b) President Reagan.
(c) President Washington.
(d) President Marshall.

4. Why did the FBI suspect Larry Bell was a local resident?
(a) He was seen more than once by a reliable witness.
(b) He was able to remain undetected for so long.
(c) He mentioned specific street names.
(d) He knew the local hangouts.

5. What important evidence was found via search warrant to help arrest Robert Hansen?
(a) The victim's jewlery.
(b) The victim's computer.
(c) The victim's car.
(d) The victim's bloody clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Unabomber target?

2. What are the risk factors in profiling a bomber?

3. According to the townspeople, Robert Hansen was very skilled at ____________.

4. What does Douglas think leads to the behavior of a serial killer?

5. How long was John Prante sentenced to prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the case of Shari Faye Smith. What happened to her? Who was her killer?

2. Describe how the attempt on Agent Ray's life occurred?

3. How does the media help solve crimes?

4. Describe one of the cases Douglas used to discuss bombers in Chapter 17.

5. What was Preacher's role in the murder attempt on Agent Ray?

6. Describe Douglas' home life by the end of his career.

7. Why did Douglas want to use Dawn as bait in trapping Larry Bell? What purpose did she serve?

8. Describe the murder of Karla in Chapter 14. Include details on what happened. Detail the hunt for her killer.

9. Describe the therapist's interactions with Thomas Vanda while he was in a mental hospital.

10. Describe how John Prante was caught and arrested.

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