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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. When Ed talked about his mother, what happened to him?
(a) He showed no emotion.
(b) He became emotional.
(c) He refused to say anything about her.
(d) He showed extreme hatred for her.

2. At what age was Ed's father orphaned?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

3. What was Ed known around his neighborhood for?
(a) Being a good person to talk to.
(b) Babysitting often.
(c) Taking care of animals.
(d) Doing handyman jobs.

4. What was Ed's mother disappointed in Ed's father about?
(a) He lacked emotional capabilities.
(b) He lacked the ability to produce girl babies.
(c) He lacked drive and ability.
(d) He lacked intelligence.

5. What part of Mary Hogan's body was found in Ed's house?
(a) Fingers.
(b) Feet.
(c) Face.
(d) Skull.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the police investigated the missing teenager's disappearance, what did they find at the house she was supposed to be at?

2. What was used to cover a chair bottom in Ed's house?

3. Why did Ed's mother want to have another child?

4. When he referenced places women could be found, what places was Ed talking about?

5. Why did Ed think he could take his time with Eleanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Ed's relationship with Bob Hill.

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

3. What vow did Augusta make for Ed?

4. What type of media coverage was typical of the Ed Gein case?

5. Describe Ed's father.

6. Describe the time in Ed's life in which he goes into full retreat from the world.

7. Describe the death of Ed's brother, Henry.

8. What did Ed do to Mary Hogan's face and why?

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

10. Why did Ed show Bob the preserved human heads?

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