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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. The author suggests that Ted does not live in what mental state?

3. When Kimberly Leach's body is found, Ted reacts in what way?

4. In the author's opinion, who are the biggest victims of Ted's crimes?

5. By the end of the story, Ann feels that Ted has done what to her?

Short Essay Questions

1. During Ted's trials involving the Florida assaults and killings, what is the most damaging piece of evidence in the case against Ted Bundy?

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why aren't Ted's crimes in Washington, Utah and Colorado brought up during the sentencing phase of Ted's trial?

10. Ted and Ann still correspond via letters while Ted is awaiting trial. How does Ted describe his state of mind to Ann in those letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of manipulation repeats itself again and again through "The Stranger Beside Me". Discuss ways that people and events are manipulated during the following scenes/occurrences:

a) When Ted proposes to Carol Ann Boone in court.

b) When Ted continually asks for better food and law library access while imprisoned.

c) Ted's correspondence with Ann over the years.

d) The author and the reader.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Ted's relationship between:

a) The women he assaults and Stephanie.

b) Meg and Stephanie.

c) Ann and Meg.

Essay Topic 3

Ann makes excuses for Ted's sociopathic behavior throughout the book, most notably explaining her theory that he has three different personalities. From your perspective as someone who has read the book, how do you feel her theory might have colored the way she told Ted's story? Do you think it is possible for a person in Ann's position to provide readers with a truly objective look at someone like Ted Bundy?

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