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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Focusing the Picture, pg 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Clifford Olson become rich?
(a) Authorities paid him to show the burial places of his victims.
(b) He embezzled from the firm where he worked.
(c) He married a rich woman and murdered her.
(d) He created a Ponzi scheme and bilked investors.

2. What did Ted Bundy claim was responsible for his murders?
(a) His wife.
(b) A malignant entity.
(c) An alternate personality.
(d) His mother's early childhood abuse.

3. How did Kenneth Bianchi convince some clinicians that he was not one of the Hillside Stranglers?
(a) He turned in his friend Steve.
(b) He demonstrated a firm alibi.
(c) He claimed multiple personalities.
(d) He proved it was his cousin, Angelo Buono.

4. What was Elsa's first clue to Dan's criminal activity?
(a) He had an unusual amount of money.
(b) He had cases of unwrapped tape recorders and TVs.
(c) She saw his picture in the post office.
(d) He confessed to minor thievery.

5. What is the most common effect of psychopaths on their victims?
(a) Guilt and regret.
(b) Ecstasy followed by sorrow.
(c) Confusion, disappointment and despair.
(d) Hatred and isolation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ray trap the author by showing him a knife?

2. What was the verdict in the case of Ted Bundy?

3. What programs administer treatment if the psychopath is judged to be crazy?

4. What do clinicians who prefer the term "sociopath" believe?

5. Why is it important for parole boards to understand psychopathy?

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