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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. Where was Douglas when the prologue began?

2. What did the FBI consider profiling to be prior to 1980?

3. What name did the media and police give Kemper?

4. What did Jerry Brudos steal at age sixteen?

5. How many victims were interviewed for the prison interview study?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What crime did Russell Odom and Clay Lawson commit, and why did Douglas claim they were not criminally insane?

4. Describe the road schools where Douglas taught.

5. When is the FBI allowed to become involved in murder cases?

6. Define Douglas' process in creating a profile.

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

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

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

10. What profile did Douglas construct of Wayne Williams?

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

Analyze the cartoon of the fire-breathing dragon. Who is the artist? What is the purpose of this cartoon? What and whom does it represent? Make sure to include examples from the text. In addition, discuss whether you believe this cartoon to be a positive or negative influence on Douglas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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