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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, pg 219-220.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did a psychopath flatter forensic psychologist J. Reid Meloy?
(a) By telling Meloy he was handsome.
(b) By quoting from Meloy's published work.
(c) By offering to work for Meloy without pay.
(d) By telling Meloy how impressed he was with his writing.

2. What is the author's term for "successful" psychopaths?
(a) Useful.
(b) Socialized.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Subcriminal.

3. What does Hervey Cleckley see as the main difference between psychopaths who are not incarcerated and those who are?
(a) A better physical appearance.
(b) A better education.
(c) A more consistent appearance of normality.
(d) A more engaging line of talk.

4. When do psychopathic children lie when normal children would not?
(a) When lying is possibly going to be uncovered.
(b) When lying won't prevent punishment.
(c) When it's going to get them into more trouble.
(d) When those around them are aware of the truth.

5. What question did Joe McGinniss wrestle with during his relationship with Jeffrey MacDonald?
(a) How could I have misunderstood him?
(b) How could I have missed all the signs?
(c) How could I have liked him?
(d) How could I have understood him?

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is the hallmark of a psychopath?

2. How did Clifford Olson become rich?

3. How did John Grambling make his living?

4. What opened Elyse's eyes to Jeffrey's true character?

5. How are psychopathic children distinguished from normal kids?

(see the answer key)

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