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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. What did Jerry Brudos keep in his freezer as a souvenir of his crimes?

2. Why did Douglas decide that Russell Odom and Clay Lawson were not criminally insane?

3. During what time period did the Son of Sam strike New York?

4. In Chapter 8, what case did Douglas use to show how profiling narrows the suspect list?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What led to the FBI's new appreciation of profiling?

5. Describe Hoover's opinion on profiling.

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

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

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

9. What childhood story of Douglas' led to the term "everybody has a rock?" When did Douglas use the term again in Chapter 10?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the case of the ATKID killer. What crimes did the ATKID killer commit? How was the killer eventually caught? What role did Douglas play in both the capture and the trial? Include any other controversial events that occurred during the trial.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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