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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the police discover about Ed's mother's room?

2. What was the name of the police department involved in solving Bernice's case?

3. What was Ed's perception of his mother?

4. Where was Bernice's body found?

5. What was the name of Ed's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ed become a suspect in Bernice's death?

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

3. Describe the circumstances behind the disappearances of Victor and Ray.

4. Describe Ed's father.

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

6. Describe Ed's relationship with Bob Hill.

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

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

9. How does Ed describe the other women who play a role in his life?

10. What was interesting about the autopsy notes on Bernice's body?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ed Gein inspired fictional books and movies. Describe his influence in at least one part of modern society, such as a book or movie or even a type of law that we use today.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the incident that occurred with the puppy that Ed and Augusta witnessed. What did both Ed and his mother perceive of this incident? How did it affect Ed later in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Ed murder people and dig graves? What influenced him to commit such crimes? Is he the only one to blame?

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