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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a second doctor, access to which of the following would not be prudent for Ed?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Children.
(d) The outdoors.

2. How did Gein's town react to the media attention?
(a) The people welcomed it.
(b) The people hardly noticed it.
(c) Nobody commented on the media attention.
(d) The people hated it.

3. What words does the shirt with Ed on it depict?
(a) Ed Gein dies.
(b) Ed Gein kills.
(c) Ed Gein lives.
(d) Ed Gein sleeps.

4. What did Ed tell the police that he had the power to do?
(a) Find out how each person died telepathically.
(b) Raise the dead.
(c) Talk to his mother.
(d) Murder without violence.

5. On the second grave exhumed, what was lying on top of the coffin?
(a) Clothing.
(b) The dead body, entact.
(c) Bones.
(d) Bloody items.

6. What did the judge declare about Ed at the trial?
(a) He was not guilty.
(b) He was not insane and still guilty.
(c) He was guilty.
(d) He was still not competent to stand trial and thus not guilty.

7. What did Adeline Watkins tell reporters about Ed?
(a) She wished she would have been able to stop Ed.
(b) She was aware of the murders.
(c) She was almost Ed's victim.
(d) She was dating Ed.

8. What was the name of the woman whose grave was exhumed second?
(a) Mabel Everson.
(b) Marvel Ellen.
(c) Maurice Ellerton.
(d) Mary Anne Ellis.

9. What role did William Belter play in Ed Gein's life?
(a) His attorney.
(b) His friend.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) A reporter.

10. During which event did Ed confess to many charges?
(a) Cemetery remodeling.
(b) Bernice's funeral.
(c) A town fair.
(d) Evelyn's funeral.

11. How many masks were found in Gein's home?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 15.

12. What was the name of the governor-elect that Ed wrote to?
(a) Jacob Rice.
(b) Jake Rickerson.
(c) Jefferson Ronaldo.
(d) John Reynolds.

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

14. What was Ed's reaction to a preacher visiting him?
(a) He cries.
(b) He yells at him.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He agrees to read the Bible.

15. Which of the following does Gein use as an excuse in the murders?
(a) His religion.
(b) His memory.
(c) His mother.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Weber eliminate Ed as a suspect?

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

4. What did Ed have a tendency to do?

5. What was the name of the mental health institute that Ed died at?

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