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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, pg 219-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term is often inappropriately applied to psychopaths?
(a) Psychotic.
(b) Paranoid.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Schizophrenic.

2. Where does the author suggest that hope lies for dealing more effectively with psychopathy?
(a) Successful power struggles.
(b) Research.
(c) Public education.
(d) Incarceration.

3. How did Grambling, himself, describe his profession?
(a) Professional entrepreneur.
(b) Friend of the little person.
(c) Builder of dreams.
(d) Financial architect.

4. Why are psychopathic killers sometimes judged sane?
(a) They are unusually intelligent.
(b) They fool the authorities.
(c) They are not deranged.
(d) They suffer from mental illness.

5. What psychopath does the author claim commanded a nation?
(a) Idi Amin.
(b) Stalin.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Pol Pot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the only difference between the psychopath, Jason, as a child and adults with the same syndrome?

2. Why did Gary Gilmore claim that he was not a great thief.

3. How do psychopaths treat those in positions superior to them?

4. What effect did Jeffrey have on Elyse's future relationships with men?

5. What characteristics make psychopaths unsuitable for dangerous jobs?

(see the answer key)

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