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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Kimberly Leach's body is found, Ted reacts in what way?
(a) He shows no emotion.
(b) He cries.
(c) He denies he had anything to do with her murder.
(d) He laughs.

2. Because Florida authorities have first rights to Ted, they will not allow what?
(a) Ted to be extradited to Washington.
(b) Ted to talk to anyone from his past.
(c) Ted to be his own lawyer.
(d) Ann to talk to Ted.

3. After Ted's next murder conviction in early 1980, who pleads with the judge to spare Ted's life?
(a) Meg.
(b) Ann.
(c) Carol.
(d) His mother.

4. Ted gets what sentence for Kimberly Leach's murder?
(a) Life imprisonment.
(b) Death.
(c) He is never sentenced.
(d) Time off for good behavior.

5. What happens to Carol in 1982?
(a) She divorced Ted.
(b) She got the judge to let Ted out of prison.
(c) She wrote a book about her life with Ted.
(d) She became pregnant with Ted's child.

6. Why does the author believe Ted's murders in Florida are so vicious?
(a) The girls fought back so hard.
(b) He was in a hurry and got sloppy.
(c) He wanted to try something different.
(d) His pent-up rage and frustration.

7. When Ann hears about Ted's sentence, she feels what emotion?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sadness.

8. When Ted deliberately delays his court appearances, he earns himself what?
(a) More interest from young women.
(b) The love of the media.
(c) Contempt of court charges.
(d) Concern from Ann.

9. When Ted is finally charged with murder, who does he immediately say will represent him?
(a) Ann.
(b) A friend.
(c) Himself.
(d) Whoever the court appoints.

10. Ted runs away from Tallahassee to what city?
(a) Miami.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Pensacola.
(d) Atlanta.

11. As the trial nears its end, Ann realizes what?
(a) Ted will eventually kill himself.
(b) Ted is likely to be in prison forever.
(c) Ted will be victorious.
(d) Ted will die for his crimes.

12. How does Detective Parmenter know that the vehicle plate number he's given belongs to a vehicle in Leon County?
(a) It contains no numbers.
(b) It contains the number "13".
(c) It contains the number "3".
(d) It contains the number "113".

13. In Florida, Ted's new housing is very close to what building?
(a) The Chi Omega sorority house.
(b) The Florida State Penitentiary.
(c) The Florida State University library.
(d) The Lambda Chi fraternity house.

14. After writing "The Stranger Beside Me", the author has become a what?
(a) Police detective.
(b) Entrepreneur.
(c) Celebrity.
(d) Talk radio show host.

15. Ann hears about the Florida murders but doesn't think it's Ted. Why not?
(a) She thinks he wouldn't jeopardize his freedom.
(b) She thinks he couldn't be in Florida.
(c) She thinks he must be dead.
(d) She thinks he could never have killed anyone to begin with.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the vicious murders, Ted chats with his neighbors and assures them that what?

2. Why does Ted consider plea bargaining to a lesser charge than first degree murder?

3. After interrogating Ted, the Florida authorities who have apprehended him decide he is responsible for how many murders?

4. The author suggests that Ted does not live in what mental state?

5. Police find what in the stolen white van that Ted leaves in Tallahassee?

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