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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 did the FBI display evidence in order to call attention to the case of Oba Chandler?

2. Why did the FBI suspect Larry Bell was a local resident?

3. How was Agent Ray injured by the attackers that came into his apartment?

4. How did the public recognize Oba Chandler?

5. What emotion did Douglas suspect led the killer to murder Karla in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the Green River Killer. Include where the killer committed the crimes, who the victims were, and how the killer was caught.

3. How does the media help solve crimes?

4. Describe the grand jury trial featuring Robert Hansen. What was discovered at trial?

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

6. What was Douglas' profile of Robert Hansen?

7. Describe the events of the Chicago Tylenol case.

8. Describe how the attempt on Agent Ray's life occurred?

9. In Chapter 15, Gregg McCrary received a case about an abducted child. According to his findings, who was the killer? Why did this person kill the child?

10. According to the FBI's discovery, who were the Forces of Evil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Douglas decides to title each chapter. Why do you believe he chooses to do so? Pick one chapter title and analyze it. What does this title mean to Douglas? What does it mean in the context of that chapter? Cite examples from the text to explain your opinion.

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

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?

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