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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. Who supplied the training via road schools in Chapter 6?

2. When did Douglas propose to his wife?

3. At the end of Chapter 7, what did the task force stay behind to learn?

4. In Chapter 11, the field office was responsible for __________.

5. While in Milwaukee, Douglas trained bankers and businessmen in _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was published in the book "Sexual Homicide: Patterns and Motives"?

2. What crime was Kemper in prison for when Douglas interviewed him, and what was Douglas' opinion about Kemper?

3. Describe Douglas' opinion of the interview study at the conclusion of the study.

4. What was the first crime Kemper committed, and where was he sent as punishment?

5. Define Douglas' process in creating a profile.

6. What was the link between all the murders Wayne Williams committed?

7. Describe the crimes of Richard Speck. Include his choice of victims, his nickname (if he had one), and his prison sentence.

8. What technique did Douglas suggest the prosecutor should use when cross-examining?

9. Describe Douglas' life in Milwaukee.

10. Why does Douglas compare a criminal to a lion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ed Kemper was one of the first serial killers interviewed by Douglas. What crimes did Kemper commit? How was Douglas' interview with Kemper important to his career? What does Douglas' opinion about Kemper say about Douglas?

Essay Topic 2

Describe a case Douglas mentions in his book where race is a key issue. How is race an issue in the case? Is race an issue in the killer's choice of victim(s), or does race play a role in the profiling? Explain why Douglas believes race to be an issue in that particular case. Support your answer with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Douglas conducted an interview study in his early career. Describe the study and it's outcome. In addition, state three of the five important questions Douglas asked. Apply these questions to the case of Jerry Brudos and answer them accordingly.

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