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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the admission charge to enter Ed's home before the auction?
(a) 5 cents.
(b) 50 cents.
(c) 5 dollars.
(d) 1 dollar.

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

4. How old was Ed by the time he had a polygraph test?
(a) 68.
(b) 61.
(c) 51.
(d) 58.

5. Which of the following best describes Ed's feelings at being denied the ability to change hospitals?
(a) Angry.
(b) Unemotional.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Embarrassed.

6. Which of the following describes Ed's status at the time of his death?
(a) Disrespectful.
(b) Free.
(c) Deeply religious.
(d) Senile.

7. What are Geiners?
(a) Movies and books made about Ed.
(b) Jokes about Ed Gein.
(c) People who lived in Ed's town.
(d) People who became obsessed with Ed Gein.

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

9. What was the first clue that Eleanor's body had been dug up?
(a) The coffin was empty.
(b) The coffin lid was broken.
(c) Her body was face down.
(d) The dirt she was buried under did not match the rest of the cemtery.

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

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

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

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

14. What was the name of the funeral home that managed Ed's funeral?
(a) Gasperic.
(b) Gerindalt.
(c) Gerimand.
(d) Gospel.

15. Of the two major issues on the agenda of those involved in the legal proceedings, which was the second?
(a) Who should pay for the investigation.
(b) Who should pay for Ed's house to be torn down.
(c) Who should pay for Ed's stay at the mental hospital.
(d) Who should pay for the burial of the murdered people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Ed petition for release?

2. In what year did Ed die?

3. How much money was set aside for Ed's funeral?

4. How long did it seem Ed would spend in jail?

5. How many noses were found in Gein's home?

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