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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Ed believe was responsible for his mother's death?
(a) His brother.
(b) The puppy that was beaten.
(c) The woman present when the puppy was beaten.
(d) Himself.

2. When Ed talked about his mother, what happened to him?
(a) He became emotional.
(b) He refused to say anything about her.
(c) He showed no emotion.
(d) He showed extreme hatred for her.

3. What was Ed's mother disappointed in Ed's father about?
(a) He lacked intelligence.
(b) He lacked emotional capabilities.
(c) He lacked the ability to produce girl babies.
(d) He lacked drive and ability.

4. How old was Georgia Weckler when she disappeared?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

5. In what decade does Schechter describe Ed as being "in full retreat"?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1960s.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many acres did Ed's family own?

2. About how many people lived in Ed's town?

3. In which state did the argument between the two men and the mob take place?

4. Which of the following is the name Ed Gein not synonymous with?

5. When Ed's mother sees a puppy being beaten to death, who does she become angry with?

(see the answer key)

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