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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 what decade does Schechter describe Ed as being "in full retreat"?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1960s.

2. What were Ed and his brother doing when his brother died?
(a) Tending to animals.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Cleaning up the house.
(d) Fighting a wildfire.

3. What were Victor and Ray going to do when they disappeared?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Babysitting.

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

5. What rendered Ed's mother helpless?
(a) Bronchitis.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) A stroke.
(d) Mental illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Ed's mother consider to be a sin?

2. How did Ed feel about Mary?

3. What is the name of the only man Ed felt treated him well?

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

5. What does Ed's mother vow?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was Bernice's body found and what were the circumstances surrounding it?

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

3. Describe Ed's perception of his mother.

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

5. Describe the circumstances surrounding Bernice's death.

6. Describe Ed's relationship with Bob Hill.

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

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

9. Describe Ed's father.

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

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