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

2. Why was the kitchen an inappropriate placement for Ray?
(a) He could steal silverware.
(b) He had access to knives.
(c) He had access to poisons.
(d) He had access to the ingredients to make alcohol.

3. What was the verdict in the case of Edward Gein?
(a) He was found to be psychopathic.
(b) He was found to be marginally accountable.
(c) He was found to be psychotic.
(d) He was found to be legally sane.

4. Why are psychopaths seldom embarrassed about legal, financial or personal problems?
(a) Humble acceptance of responsibility is their hallmark.
(b) They don't admit they have problems.
(c) Problems are stepping stones to greater success.
(d) Problems are temporary, the fault of someone else.

5. What does Hervey Cleckley say the psychopath is incapable of understanding?
(a) Mental illness.
(b) Personal values.
(c) Society's rules.
(d) Other people's behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude toward children is a common theme among psychopaths?

2. What is socialization?

3. What effect did Jeffrey have on Elyse's future relationships with men?

4. How did Ray take revenge on the author for not getting him work in his father's firm?

5. How does the author describe the psychopath's typical lifestyle?

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