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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year did Douglas complete the prison interview study?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1983.

2. What letter did Douglas receive at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) A letter from his mother.
(b) A letter from his son.
(c) A commendation letter.
(d) A Dear John letter.

3. Where did the Son of Sam stalk his victims?
(a) The post office.
(b) The local bar.
(c) The supermarket.
(d) Lover's Lane.

4. Where did Douglas and Hazlewood go to hunt the ATKID killer?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Garbage dumps.
(c) River sites.
(d) The mountains.

5. What did Douglas compare analyzing a serial killer to in Chapter 6?
(a) Watching an art house film.
(b) Studying a Picasso.
(c) Putting together a puzzle.
(d) A living nightmare.

6. Why did Douglas decide that Russell Odom and Clay Lawson were not criminally insane?
(a) They left no weapon at the crime scene.
(b) They returned to commit their crime a second time.
(c) They succeeded in their crime.
(d) They left a letter at the crime scene.

7. What did Douglas look for in order to establish criminals from other people?
(a) Blonde Hair.
(b) A blank expression.
(c) A criminal record.
(d) Behavioral clues.

8. According to William Heirens, who lived inside of him?
(a) Joey Balnaducci.
(b) Sally Ride.
(c) Ethel Walker.
(d) George Murmans.

9. When he taught road school, what did Douglas suggest was the best way to gain insight on criminals?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Speak directly to criminals.
(c) Read his book.
(d) Read police files.

10. What changed the FBI's opinion of profiling in 1981?
(a) A report commended BSU for "their outstanding job."
(b) A grant from the government.
(c) The retirement of Hoover.
(d) An award from the president.

11. What did Douglas want to be when he grew up?
(a) A trainer at Sea World.
(b) A layer.
(c) A vet.
(d) A carpenter.

12. When did Douglas propose to his wife?
(a) Thanksgiving, 1970.
(b) Christmas, 1971.
(c) Easter, 1971.
(d) Halloween, 1965.

13. What crime did Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris commit?
(a) They murdered eldery men.
(b) They tortured and killed teenage girls in a van.
(c) They murdered a 7-11 clerk.
(d) They robbed mini-malls.

14. What does Douglas claim is a critical part of profiling?
(a) Walking in the shoes of both the victim and offender.
(b) Being prejudiced.
(c) Thinking of everyone as a suspect.
(d) Going to college.

15. What did William Heirens complete while in prison?
(a) His novel.
(b) His theological studies.
(c) His college degree.
(d) His family tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 10, what happened to the suspect when he saw the rock that was brought into the interrogation room?

2. What job was Douglas assigned while working for the Air Force in New Mexico?

3. Where did the police place the bloody rock in the interrogation room at the end of Chapter 10?

4. How did the ATKID killer take away children from the abduction scene?

5. When was the FBI authorized to become involved with the murders that took place in Atlanta in Chapter 11?

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