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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Ted's Florida murder trials, he and his defense team perform how?
(a) They demolish the prosecution.
(b) They win over the judge almost immediately.
(c) They admit to Ted's guilt.
(d) They stumble due to lack of experience.

2. After hearing of Ted's arrest, Ann wants to fly to Florida but doesn't. Why not?
(a) Authorities aren't allowing Ted to ever have visitors.
(b) Ann doesn't have the money to fly to Florida.
(c) Authorities want her to wait three days so they can get a confession.
(d) Ted doesn't want to see Ann.

3. The "Afterword" takes place in what year?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1981.

4. In 1988, to whom does Ted reveal details of his crimes?
(a) Carol Ann Boone.
(b) His mother.
(c) Ann Rule.
(d) Bob Keppel.

5. Why does Ted consider plea bargaining to a lesser charge than first degree murder?
(a) To get a new trial.
(b) To avoid the death penalty.
(c) To ensure a jury trial.
(d) To punish himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ted stays alive because he keeps receiving what?

2. Why does the author believe Ted's murders in Florida are so vicious?

3. How is Ted categorized by the court system?

4. Because Florida authorities have first rights to Ted, they will not allow what?

5. Ted writes to Ann and tells her that he "tries to live in the..."

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ann believe that Ted could not possibly be involved in the Florida murders despite the fact that they are reminiscent of Ted's past murders?

2. Before Ted is executed in 1989, what does he do?

3. After Ted is finally caught by a policeman while trying to escape in a stolen orange Volkswagon bug, he gives what name to police?

4. When Ann learns of Ted's arrest in Florida, what does she think?

5. Ted Bundy goes on an assaulting and killing spree the night of January 14, 1978. What evidence does he leave behind during his rampage?

6. What charges are initially keeping Ted in prison in Pensacola?

7. When Ted is charged with the attacks and murders of the Tallahassee women as well as the death of Kimberly Leach, how does he react? What does this show?

8. What recreational activities does Ted enjoy after he escapes to Tallahassee? Why are these significant?

9. After Ted confesses on tape to 36 murders, why isn't he sent back to the state of Washington to face trial?

10. Describe five aspects of Ted's personality during his trials (as indicated by the author.)

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