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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. As the crimes in Florida increase, Ann becomes convinced of what?
2. What kind of medical professional identifies that the bite marks on Lisa Levy match those of Ted's dental impressions?
3. The jury deliberates for less than seven hours and finds Ted what?
4. The "Afterword" takes place in what year?
5. Why does the author believe Ted's murders in Florida are so vicious?
Short Essay Questions
1. What recreational activities does Ted enjoy after he escapes to Tallahassee? Why are these significant?
2. 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?
3. When Ann learns of Ted's arrest in Florida, what does she think?
4. Before Ted is executed in 1989, what does he do?
5. 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?
6. After telling the reader about Ted's sentence -- death by electric chair -- what does Ann admit about herself?
7. Knowing that Ann has received notoriety for a book about his crimes, what does Ted demand of her?
8. Describe five aspects of Ted's personality during his trials (as indicated by the author.)
9. Why is this part of the book that describes what happens in the year 1989 called "The Last Chapter"?
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
Compare and contrast Ted's relationship between:
a) The women he assaults and Stephanie.
b) Meg and Stephanie.
c) Ann and Meg.
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
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.
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