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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what area were Ressler's graduate studies?
(a) Profiling.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Criminology.
(d) Behavioral mannerisms.

2. How much did Edward Kemper weigh when he was about to hurt Ressler in the interview room?
(a) 200 pounds.
(b) 175 pounds.
(c) 300 pounds.
(d) 400 pounds.

3. What kind of truck did Terry Wallin's husband drive?
(a) Gas.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Factory.
(d) Oil.

4. Many of the agents did not have _______ in criminal psychology, so Ressler would have troubles communicating his ideas.
(a) Profiling.
(b) Experience.
(c) Writing.
(d) Schooling.

5. What did Ressler believe the killer did to the boy before his killed him?
(a) Bit him.
(b) Let him try to escape.
(c) Burned him.
(d) Read a story to him.

6. Which kind of killer tends to target certain types of people or groups of people?
(a) Racist.
(b) Disorganized.
(c) Methodical.
(d) Organized.

7. What did the murderer want the police to do about his killing spree?
(a) Stop him.
(b) Help make it famous.
(c) Leave him alone.
(d) Help him kill more.

8. There is only one suspected ________ serial killer, and Ressler isn't sure that this is actually the right definition.
(a) Female.
(b) Group.
(c) Hermaphrodite.
(d) Child.

9. What did Ressler have trouble communicating to other agents in the field because of his background?
(a) Colors.
(b) Information.
(c) Strategies.
(d) Feelings.

10. Kemper told Ressler that he could easily kill and ___________ Ressler before the guards could come in and save him.
(a) Burn.
(b) Hide.
(c) Behead.
(d) Eat.

11. As children, many serial killers grow up __________, so they tend to create their own personal fantasy world.
(a) On their own.
(b) With families.
(c) Immersed in books.
(d) Isolated.

12. What was the real reason that David Berkowitz continued to go out and kill people?
(a) Money.
(b) Fame.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Sexual excitement.

13. Who was the master manipulator that did not tell Ressler anything new when they sat down to speak with each other?
(a) Kemper.
(b) Manson.
(c) Gacy.
(d) Bundy.

14. In the first section, what was the nickname of the killer?
(a) Cold Blooded Killer.
(b) Blood Thirsty Killer.
(c) Vampire Killer.
(d) Walking Killer.

15. Around ________ of killers reported some kind of early sexual abuse, often rape, by a family member.
(a) 50%.
(b) 70%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 20%.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room was Terry's body found by police?

2. What was NOT one of the pieces of evidence that was found in the murderer's home?

3. In what year did the newspaper body case in which Ressler got involved begin to emerge?

4. What did Joubert want Ressler to give to him in order to enjoy those moments again?

5. At what time did Terry's husband get home from work to find his wife had been murdered?

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