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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 year did Ed petition for release?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1964.

2. How much money was set aside for Ed's funeral?
(a) 1,000 dollars.
(b) 300 dollars.
(c) 50 dollars.
(d) 10 dollars.

3. Before the final decision was made about Ed's sentencing, where was he sent?
(a) Centerfield State Hospital.
(b) Canton State Hospital.
(c) Central State Hospital.
(d) Canterbury State Hospital.

4. What did many believe to be the cause of Ed's actions?
(a) His lack of romantic partners.
(b) His childish friends.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

5. According to Gein, how was he treated at the mental health facilities?
(a) He was treated well.
(b) He was glorified.
(c) He was treated disrespectfully.
(d) He was treated like an animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the body parts found in Ed's home?

2. What are Geiners?

3. According to a second doctor, access to which of the following would not be prudent for Ed?

4. Which of the following best describes Ed's feelings at being denied the ability to change hospitals?

5. What was Ed's reaction to a preacher visiting him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What judgment did a judge make about Ed during the trial?

2. What were the two major issues on the agenda of those involved in Ed Gein's legal proceedings?

3. Why were people angry that Ed was going to serve time in a mental hospital?

4. Why did some of Ed's neighbors feel guilty?

5. What did doctors find when Ed was tested physically and psychologically?

6. What happened to the evidence from the Gein case?

7. According to what Ed told his doctors, what would have stopped him from committing crimes?

8. What were people most unwilling to accept about Ed?

9. Describe the petition that Ed filed for release in 1974.

10. How did people try to make light of Ed Gein and the crimes he committed?

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