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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. In Chapter 3, in what area did Douglas work towards a masters degree?

2. What was Douglas' position in Detroit's Reactive Crimes Unit?

3. What did Douglas think were the most important pieces of information in constructing a criminal profile?

4. What crime did Russell Odom and Clay Lawson commit?

5. What legal trouble did Douglas run into while in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was BSU under Hoover considered an unimportant unit?

2. Describe William Heirens. Include why he committed his crime and what he accomplished in prison.

3. Describe Douglas' mental state and location when the prologue begins.

4. Describe the metaphor "betting on raindrops rolling down the window."

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

6. Describe the road schools where Douglas taught.

7. List some of the Killers that Douglas and Ressler interviewed in Chapter 7.

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

9. Describe Douglas' childhood.

10. Describe Douglas' life in Milwaukee.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the terms modus operandi and signature. Use two cases from the book to explain the similarities and differences between these two terms.

Essay Topic 2

Define serial killer, mass murderer, and bomber. Include in your definitions an example from the text of an individual that fits these terms. How are these terms similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Write the process Douglas went through in order to create a profile of a killer. With each step include a description of the step and its relevance in the profiling process.

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