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

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

3. After he flees Tallahassee and is apprehended, whom does Ted call at 3:00 a.m.?

4. The "Afterword" takes place in what year?

5. Ann hears about the Florida murders but doesn't think it's Ted. Why not?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Ted steals a license plate and a white Dodge van. What number on the license plate turns out to be significant and why?

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ted Bundy had no trouble getting women to admire him, including while he was in prison. What characteristics do you believe a woman would have to possess in order to find him attractive despite his being on Death Row as a convicted serial killer? Do you think that Ted was capable of having a romantic relationship in his life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There are many ironic aspects of Ted's life story. Write about three ironies of Ted's life, going into detail as to why you find a particular item ironic.

Essay Topic 3

Rule suggests in her book that despite his infamy for heinous acts, Bundy actually performed some heroic acts in his life. What examples of heroic acts were given in the book, and do you agree that they were heroic? How does this affect your opinion of Bundy?

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