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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. In Chapter 15, what was the reason cited by the guilty party for murdering the child?

2. Who found Douglas during his breakdown?

3. What is the fundamental question about prison release?

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

5. Where was Douglas when he has his breakdown?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Douglas' profile of Robert Hansen?

4. Describe the killings of Robert Hansen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss what you believe to be Douglas' intent in writing the book. Make sure that you cite examples from the text including cases, biography, structure, and style to support your answer.

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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