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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what cases were high priority to Douglas?

2. While in Milwaukee, Douglas trained bankers and businessmen in _________.

3. Where did Kemper live when he was interviewed in Chapter 6?

4. At the end of Chapter 7, what did the task force stay behind to learn?

5. Douglas and Hazelwood believed that the ATKID killer murders were NOT affiliated with which group?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Douglas' mental state and location when the prologue begins.

2. Describe William Heirens. Include why he committed his crime and what he accomplished in prison.

3. What was published in the book "Sexual Homicide: Patterns and Motives"?

4. What was the first crime Kemper committed, and where was he sent as punishment?

5. When is the FBI allowed to become involved in murder cases?

6. Why did the Office of Professional Responsibility censure Douglas?

7. Describe the "Trailside Killer" and what characteristic his victim noticed.

8. Describe Hoover's opinion on profiling.

9. What childhood story of Douglas' led to the term "everybody has a rock?" When did Douglas use the term again in Chapter 10?

10. Why did Douglas determine inmates wanted to be a part of his interview study?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the terms modus operandi and signature. Use two cases from the book to explain the similarities and differences between these two terms.

Essay Topic 2

How did Douglas' breakdown and time in the hospital affect his life? Did it cause him to change his priorities? Did the breakdown make him more dedicated to his job? Describe the events that led Douglas to the hospital and how you think the events changed him.

Essay Topic 3

Ed Kemper was one of the first serial killers interviewed by Douglas. What crimes did Kemper commit? How was Douglas' interview with Kemper important to his career? What does Douglas' opinion about Kemper say about Douglas?

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