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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ed was eliminated as a suspect in all the following cases except for which one?
(a) Victor.
(b) Bernice.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Evelyn.

2. Which of the following was unlikely to those who were in the town?
(a) That Ed could have killed his brother.
(b) That Ed could have dug up so many graves without getting caught.
(c) That Ed could have murdered one woman.
(d) That Ed could have transported bodies.

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

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

5. Who was the hospital superintendent of the mental hospital Ed was transferred to?
(a) Schubert.
(b) Sharpton.
(c) Shelly.
(d) Schuster.

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

7. Why did Weber eliminate Ed as a suspect?
(a) His fingerprints are not found at the scene of the crime.
(b) Everybody knows him as a nice man.
(c) His shoe size does not match a pair of shoes at the crime scene.
(d) He is shy and quiet.

8. How much evidence was present in Gein's house?
(a) The police were unable to determine how much evidence there was.
(b) None.
(c) A large amount.
(d) A small amount.

9. Why were all the prisoners in jail released?
(a) To keep Gein away from them.
(b) To keep Gein from telling them about the crimes.
(c) To keep reporters away.
(d) To make Gein feel comfortable.

10. What was the name of the judge in Gein's case?
(a) Clark.
(b) Christenson.
(c) Carlton.
(d) Charles.

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

12. What was Ed diagnosed with?
(a) Schizophrenia.
(b) Bipolar disorder.
(c) Depression.
(d) Conduct disorder.

13. Why was Ed Gein positive for his town?
(a) It brought notoriety and fame to the town.
(b) It caused the town to become more appreciative of their loved ones.
(c) It encouraged townspeople to go to church.
(d) The media and visitors boosted the economy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Kenneth Engleman?

3. How long did Ed spend at the state hospital before the final decision was made about his fate?

4. Which of the following describes Ed's death?

5. What did many believe to be the cause of Ed's actions?

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