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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 was Larry Bell's sentence for the crimes against Shari Faye Smith?

2. Why did Douglas use Dawn to lure Larry Bell into arrest?

3. Where was Larry Bell arrested?

4. What did Douglas suspect happened to Robert Hansen as a young adult?

5. What television show aided in the arrest of Oba Chandler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how John Prante was caught and arrested.

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

3. Why was profiling so important to the Robert Hansen case?

4. How does the media help solve crimes?

5. Describe the events of the Chicago Tylenol case.

6. How does Douglas profile bombers? What are their motives? What is their general appearance?

7. Describe the case of Shari Faye Smith. What happened to her? Who was her killer?

8. Describe Douglas' thoughts on the prison system and how the system affects serial killers.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the analogy "everybody has a rock." What is its origin? What does this saying mean? How does Douglas use this in the text? Do you believe this statement to be true? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Douglas conducted an interview study in his early career. Describe the study and it's outcome. In addition, state three of the five important questions Douglas asked. Apply these questions to the case of Jerry Brudos and answer them accordingly.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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