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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Organized and Disorganized Crimes.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was NOT one of the pieces of evidence that was found in the murderer's home?
(a) Pictures of the victims.
(b) Bloody rags.
(c) A pistol.
(d) The murderer himself.

3. How long had William Heirens been in prison for when Ressler had a chance to interview him?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 20 years.

4. How did the murderer decide whom to kill?
(a) A voice gave him a list.
(b) They were random killings.
(c) They had ridiculed him.
(d) Their doors were unlocked.

5. During the course of his investigations, Ressler began to see that serial killers may have a _________ disposition to killing.
(a) Genetic.
(b) Common.
(c) Family.
(d) Personality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the murderer want the police to do about his killing spree?

2. What had the killer used during the murders that fascinated Ressler when he was growing up?

3. Most all serial killers have had __________ who have been abusive or who have been distant during the life of their child.

4. Who was the underling of Charles Manson who ended up doing the work of him, according to the book?

5. John took a great deal of _________ in thinking about his crimes before and after they were committed.

(see the answer key)

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