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

2. According to Chapter 13, a killer's signature does not ___________.

3. After his attackers' trial, Agent Ray eventually moved to ________.

4. When bombers use the word "we" what does that typically mean?

5. Douglas used a woman named Dawn to help catch Larry Bell. Who was Dawn?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the importance of McCrary's fire-breathing dragon cartoon. Which killer(s) did it represent?

2. Describe how John Prante was caught and arrested.

3. Describe Douglas' thoughts on the prison system and how the system affects serial killers.

4. What was Douglas' profile of Robert Hansen?

5. Describe the killings of Robert Hansen.

6. Describe the difference between MO and signature in killings.

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

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

9. In Chapter 15, Gregg McCrary received a case about an abducted child. According to his findings, who was the killer? Why did this person kill the child?

10. Describe the events of the Chicago Tylenol case.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast elements of the short story The Most Dangerous Game, which Douglas describes in his book, to the crimes of Robert Hansen.

Essay Topic 2

As the years advanced, science became an important aspect of catching criminals. Explain one way in which science advanced the FBI's approach to catching killers. Make sure to cite a specific case and the scientific technique the FBI used to catch the killer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe a case Douglas mentions in his book where race is a key issue. How is race an issue in the case? Is race an issue in the killer's choice of victim(s), or does race play a role in the profiling? Explain why Douglas believes race to be an issue in that particular case. Support your answer with examples from the text.

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