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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which state did the argument between the two men and the mob take place?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Wisconsin.

2. The notes on Bernice's autopsy included concern that her death was prompted by which of the following?
(a) Comic book violence.
(b) Ferocious anger.
(c) Extreme depression and oppression.
(d) Disturbing talents.

3. Near which holiday did Ed's mother die?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Memorial Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Mother's Day.

4. How did the media respond to Ed Gein's murders?
(a) The media was left unaware of Gein's crimes.
(b) Sensationalism took over.
(c) The media was more interested in creating rumor than fact.
(d) The media did not want to give him attention.

5. Where did Ed find Eleanor?
(a) Brothel.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Her home.
(d) Cemetery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the only woman who Ed felt treated him well?

2. What type of business did Ed's mother and father own?

3. When Ed talked about his mother, what happened to him?

4. In which city did the argument between the two men and the mob take place?

5. In what year did Ed's brother die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Ed's feelings about Mary Hogan?

2. Describe the circumstances of the body parts found in Ed's house.

3. Describe the incident that Ed recalls about walking into a forbidden area of his parent's shop.

4. Describe Ed's life at the time his father died in 1940.

5. Describe Eleanor Adams and Ed's experience with her.

6. In Ed's small town, how might it be possible for him to have committed murders?

7. Describe the evidence existing when Mary Hogan went missing.

8. Describe Ed's perception of his mother.

9. Describe Augusta's death.

10. Describe Augusta, Ed's mother.

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