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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. After interrogating Ted, the Florida authorities who have apprehended him decide he is responsible for how many murders?

2. After Ted's next murder conviction in early 1980, who pleads with the judge to spare Ted's life?

3. Ted's defense team tries to cast what on the dental evidence presented by the prosecution?

4. After the vicious murders, Ted chats with his neighbors and assures them that what?

5. When Ted speaks to the judge, he refuses to beg for what?

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. Knowing that Ann has received notoriety for a book about his crimes, what does Ted demand of her?

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

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

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. Why does the state of Florida push for Ted to be tried for the murder of Kimberly Leach even though he has already received the death penalty for the other crimes committed in Tallahassee?

7. What does Ted do during his sentencing phase after he is convicted of Kimberly Leach's murder?

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

9. After telling the reader about Ted's sentence -- death by electric chair -- what does Ann admit about herself?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ann Rule is in a difficult position as both the author of this book (an objective point of view) and the friend of the main character (a subjective point of view). How effective do you feel that she is in being a strong storyteller? What would you have liked to see more or less of in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Ted's signature in his letters to Ann is always "ted". Analyze what this could be interpreted as meaning about his character, about his relationship with Ann and about his feelings.

Essay Topic 3

Ann attempts to make a connection between Ted's rejection by Stephanie and the beginning of his serial killings. What are the bases of her connection? What supporting evidence does she use?

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