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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. How did the FBI identify Karla's killer in Chapter 14?

2. Whom did John Hinckley attack in order to gain the attention of a celebrity?

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

4. Who was behind the 1970's banking bomb and kidnapping plot?

5. Why did the police think Agent Ray made a prank call to 911 after his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the facts involved in the murder of an Ohio family in Florida in Chapter 17. How was the criminal caught?

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

3. What was Preacher's role in the murder attempt on Agent Ray?

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

5. Describe one of the cases Douglas used to discuss bombers in Chapter 17.

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

7. Describe Douglas' opinion about criminals at the end of his career.

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

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

10. Why is Agent Ray's case used in lectures for future FBI agents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

What are the various ways the media and other sources were used to capture criminals? How does Douglas use the media to his advantage? Are there any negatives to utilizing the media for the purpose of tracking a criminal? Cite two examples from the text where the media helps capture a criminal or causes an issue with the case.

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