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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 What Plus Why Equals Who.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard Speck seems to have wanted to kill others for ______, rather than for any other reason.
(a) Business.
(b) Fun.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Money.

2. What was the job of the serial killer Gerald Schaefer?
(a) Fireman.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

3. There were a series of _______ in Bozeman, Montana, that caused people to turn to Ressler for help.
(a) Kidnappings.
(b) Mental ward cases.
(c) Economic troubles.
(d) Random animal killings.

4. According to David Berkowitz's testimony, who told him to go out and kill?
(a) His mother.
(b) A store owner.
(c) His father.
(d) The neighbor's dog.

5. Almost all serial killers come from ____________ families, though they might not have a poor background.
(a) Helpful.
(b) Well-adjusted.
(c) Dysfunctional.
(d) Supportive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kemper told Ressler that he could easily kill and ___________ Ressler before the guards could come in and save him.

2. In what city area did Ressler grow up, according to the details in the book?

3. In what area were Ressler's graduate studies?

4. Who did not believe that John was serious when he made the statements about killing women?

5. What was the psychological diagnosis of William Heirens?

(see the answer key)

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