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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ed have a tendency to do?
(a) Accept consequences easily.
(b) Follow the directions of others.
(c) Let out his emotions only in private.
(d) Talk politely to those around him.

2. How much money was set aside for Ed's funeral?
(a) 300 dollars.
(b) 1,000 dollars.
(c) 50 dollars.
(d) 10 dollars.

3. How many names does Kileen reveal that have had graves exhumed?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

4. How many noses were found in Gein's home?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

5. Who died from a heart attack and was unable to be a witness in Ed's case?
(a) Schley.
(b) Gollmer.
(c) Sculer.
(d) Saleen.

6. How long did Ed spend at the state hospital before the final decision was made about his fate?
(a) One day.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One year.

7. What type of environment did one doctor suggest might be good for Ed?
(a) Less respectful.
(b) More respectful.
(c) Less restrictive.
(d) More restrictive.

8. Which of the following is true about the body parts found in Ed's home?
(a) They were omitted from the final police reports.
(b) It was determined they belonged to the same person.
(c) There were never identities associated with all of them.
(d) They were never used as evidence.

9. What was the name of the police department that Vern Weber was from?
(a) La Crosse.
(b) Larson Crossing.
(c) Lars Cross.
(d) Laux Croise.

10. What part of Mrs. Worden was found in Ed's house?
(a) Head.
(b) Foot.
(c) Leg.
(d) Hand.

11. According to Weber, which of the following does not describe Ed?
(a) Meek.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Sincere.
(d) In need of help.

12. What did many believe to be the cause of Ed's actions?
(a) His lack of romantic partners.
(b) His childish friends.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

13. According to Gein, how was he treated at the mental health facilities?
(a) He was glorified.
(b) He was treated well.
(c) He was treated disrespectfully.
(d) He was treated like an animal.

14. Which of the following describes the way Ed went about the murders of Bernice and Mary?
(a) He was not smart about it.
(b) He was good at playing dumb.
(c) He was not actually fond of murdering women.
(d) He was good at finding hiding places.

15. Of the two major issues on the agenda of those involved in the legal proceedings, which was the first?
(a) Whether the media should be banned on reporting about Ed.
(b) Whether Ed's house should be torn down.
(c) Whether cemetery plots should be exhumed.
(d) Whether the cemeteries should be closed.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the polygraph expert, what was Gein an amateur at?

2. What was the name of the judge who received word that Ed was ready to stand trial?

3. How old was Gein at his death?

4. Which of the following best describes Ed's feelings at being denied the ability to change hospitals?

5. How much evidence was present in Gein's house?

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