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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. What physician who murdered his family was portrayed in the movie Fatal Vision?
(a) John Wayne Gacy.
(b) Kenneth Bianchi.
(c) Gary Tison.
(d) Jeffrey MacDonald.

2. What was incongruous about the red button in the psychologist's office in British Columbia Penitentiary?
(a) It was designed to simulate a real call button.
(b) You could push it, but it indicated weakness on your part.
(c) You could push it in an emergency, but it did not work.
(d) You could push it in an emergency but not expect help.

3. What prerequisite for love does a psychopath lack?
(a) Charm.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Attractiveness.
(d) Empathy.

4. What does the author say is the hallmark of a psychopath?
(a) Delusions.
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) A stunning lack of conscience.
(d) Mental anguish.

5. What question did Helen and Steve ask themselves about their daughter Alice?
(a) Is she crazy or just plain bad?
(b) Is she coming home again?
(c) Where is she?
(d) Can she be cured?

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Elsa's first clue to Dan's criminal activity?

2. What did Ted Bundy claim was responsible for his murders?

3. Why was the kitchen an inappropriate placement for Ray?

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

5. What was the verdict in the case of Edward Gein?

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