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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 Douglas affirm at the end of his book?

2. The BSU thought that the Forces of Evil was _________.

3. According to Larry Bell, who killed Shari Faye Smith?

4. The Forces of Evil were acting in response to ________________.

5. Why does the FBI use the media to catch killers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is John Hinckley? What crime did he commit?

2. Describe the murder of Karla in Chapter 14. Include details on what happened. Detail the hunt for her killer.

3. What caused Agent Ray's wife to take a contract out on her husband?

4. What was Robert Hansen's role in the community?

5. Describe the interrogation of Larry Bell. What techniques were used? What question prompted Larry Bell's confession?

6. Describe the difference between MO and signature in killings.

7. Describe the killings of Robert Hansen.

8. What was Douglas' profile of Robert Hansen?

9. Describe the importance of McCrary's fire-breathing dragon cartoon. Which killer(s) did it represent?

10. How does the media help solve crimes?

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

How did Douglas' breakdown and time in the hospital affect his life? Did it cause him to change his priorities? Did the breakdown make him more dedicated to his job? Describe the events that led Douglas to the hospital and how you think the events changed him.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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