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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. Why did Douglas decide that Russell Odom and Clay Lawson were not criminally insane?

2. What crime did Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris commit?

3. In what year did the ATKID killer attack?

4. What was Monte Ralph Rissell's first crime after the trigger that set him off?

5. What did Douglas think of Kemper?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the metaphor "betting on raindrops rolling down the window."

2. Describe Wayne Williams' murders. What name did the police give him?

3. What led to the FBI's new appreciation of profiling?

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

5. Describe Douglas' opinion of the interview study at the conclusion of the study.

6. What was the link between all the murders Wayne Williams committed?

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

8. Describe the program that Douglas formalized with Dr. Ann Burgess.

9. What crime was Kemper in prison for when Douglas interviewed him, and what was Douglas' opinion about Kemper?

10. Define Douglas' process in creating a profile.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay determining Douglas' choice in setting up the order of the chapters of the book. What purpose does the order of the chapters serve? How does it aid the readers enjoyment and understanding of the book?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Douglas' life from his childhood to the end of the book. Focus on what you believe to be the most eventful and life changing moments. You should mention three to four events and how each changed Douglas' life. How did each event lead him to the next stage of his life?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the cartoon of the fire-breathing dragon. Who is the artist? What is the purpose of this cartoon? What and whom does it represent? Make sure to include examples from the text. In addition, discuss whether you believe this cartoon to be a positive or negative influence on Douglas.

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