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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Crime: The Logical Choice, 83-101.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impression do astute observers sometimes get about psychopaths?
(a) They are not talkative.
(b) They are not easily angered.
(c) They are unusually altruistic.
(d) They seem to be play-acting.

2. What effect did Jeffrey have on Elyse's future relationships with men?
(a) She was promiscuous.
(b) She was angry and hostile.
(c) She was on guard.
(d) She felt unworthy of a wholesome relationship.

3. What was the first thing the author noticed about Ray when he met him?
(a) Ray's ease when lying.
(b) Ray's intense stare.
(c) Ray's relaxed conversation.
(d) Ray's evil aura.

4. How do psychopaths tend to view family members?
(a) As a support system.
(b) As enemies.
(c) As possessions, like stereos or automobiles.
(d) As competitors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's objective in writing this book?

2. What percentage of prison inmates are psychopathic?

3. What often impresses people about psychopaths' discussion of technical subjects?

4. How do law enforcement officials make use of psychopaths' lack of loyalty?

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

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