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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 10, Douglas cited a murder case from Rome, Georgia, where a 12 year old was murdered. How was she killed?

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

3. Whom did Kemper shoot and stab at age 14?

4. In Chapter 9, what cases were the least important to Douglas?

5. How many cases were in the ATKID killer file?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the "Trailside Killer" and what characteristic his victim noticed.

3. Describe Wayne Williams' murders. What name did the police give him?

4. Why did the Office of Professional Responsibility censure Douglas?

5. Describe Douglas' childhood.

6. Why did Douglas determine inmates wanted to be a part of his interview study?

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

8. Describes what happened when a murder suspect in Chapter 10 saw a bloody rock during an interrogation.

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

10. Describe Douglas' life in Milwaukee.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay determining Douglas' choice in setting up the order of the chapters of the book. What purpose does the order of the chapters serve? How does it aid the readers enjoyment and understanding of the book?

Essay Topic 3

Douglas makes two interesting analogies about killers in Chapter 1-5. In the first analogy, he compares killers to lions stalking weak prey. In the second, he is comparing killers to bettors who bet on raindrops rolling down the window. Choose one of these analogies and explain it's meaning, the context in which it is mentioned in the book, and one killer whom the analogy describes. Why does it describe this killer?

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