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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 clinical nature of Ted's life during his incarceration lulls him into what state of mind?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. As of 1986, Ted Bundy has not yet been executed. Why is he still on Death Row?

6. Why is this part of the book that describes what happens in the year 1989 called "The Last Chapter"?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Make a detailed timeline of all the murders, abductions and attempted abductions attributed to Ted Bundy starting with Caryn Campbell. For each individual entry, add as many details about the case as possible. What do they seem to have in common aside from the fact that most of the women looked like Stephanie and were about the same age? Can you find any other commonalities?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Ted is continuously described as being "intelligent" throughout "The Stranger Beside Me". In a 1-2 page (typewritten) essay, talk about why or why not you think this is an apt description of Ted's character. Give examples to support your theories.

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