Question 1

This is a killer who kills multiple victims at different times and often in different places with cooling off periods in between the killings.&#10;A) Spree Killer&#10;B) Mass murderer&#10;C) Serial Killer&#10;D) Sociopath

Accepted Answer

A serial killer is defined as someone who kills multiple victims over time, often with a cooling off period in between the murders. Spree killers, on the other hand, typically kill multiple victims in a short period of time and in a single location. Mass murderers are defined as individuals who kill large numbers of people at once, usually in a public place. Sociopath is a psychological term and is not specific to a pattern of killing.

Question 2

When did the term serial killer start appearing commonly in the United States?&#10;A) 1975&#10;B) 1960s&#10;C) 1980s&#10;D) 1990s

Accepted Answer

The term "serial killer" started appearing commonly in the United States in the 1980s. It was popularized in the media and among law enforcement agencies during this time.

Question 3

Countess Elizabeth B&#225;thory is known as&#10;A) One of Jack the Ripper's victims&#10;B) But for a near miss, one of the victims of Gilles de Rais&#10;C) The first woman to use the term serial killer&#10;D) A serial killer who killed in 17th century Transylvania

Accepted Answer

Countess Elizabeth Báthory was a real historical figure known for her alleged serial killing of young girls in 17th century Transylvania. She is sometimes referred to as the "Blood Countess."

Question 4

While serial killers may be any age, what age do they tend to be?&#10;A) They tend to be in their twenties&#10;B) They tend to be in their thirties&#10;C) They tend to be in their forties&#10;D) They tend to be in their fifties

Accepted Answer

Serial killers tend to be in their thirties, but can be any age.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about serial killers&#10;A) Males make up a larger percentage of the serial killer population than of the murderer population (89%)&#10;B) For years, serial killing by African Americans has been underreported.&#10;C) Serial killers tend to kill victims who are strangers to them&#10;D) African Americans do not commit serial murder

Accepted Answer

Option D is not true; there have been instances of African American serial killers. Options A, B, and C are all accurate statements about serial killers.

Question 6

The average number of victims killed by each serial killer is estimated to be:&#10;A) Seven to twelve&#10;B) Seven to twelve for men and one to two for women&#10;C) Eight&#10;D) Fifteen

Accepted Answer

The average number of victims killed by each serial killer is estimated to be seven to twelve. This range is widely cited in criminology research and literature, reflecting the variability in serial killers' behaviors and opportunities to kill.

Question 7

Male serial killers tend to kill their victims by:&#10;A) Shooting them to death&#10;B) Blowing them up&#10;C) Strangling them&#10;D) Suffocating them

Accepted Answer

Male serial killers tend to use manual methods such as strangulation to kill their victims. Shooting and blowing up are more commonly associated with mass killers, while suffocation can also be used but is less prevalent among serial killers.

Question 8

Organized crime scenes suggest&#10;A) The killer knew the victim&#10;B) The killer carefully planned and executed the murder&#10;C) The killer is a woman&#10;D) The killer is a visionary killer

Accepted Answer

Organized crime scenes typically show signs of careful planning and execution, suggesting that the killer may have thought out the murder in advance. However, it does not necessarily indicate that the killer knew the victim or their gender, nor does it point to a specific type of killer such as a visionary killer.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the four types of serial killers in Holmes and DeBurger's typology?&#10;A) Organized&#10;B) Visionary&#10;C) Missionary&#10;D) Hedonistic

Accepted Answer

Holmes and DeBurger's typology includes Visionary, Missionary, Hedonistic, and Power/Control as the four types of serial killers, not Organized. Organized is a descriptor used in other typologies to describe the nature of a killer's behavior, not a type itself in Holmes and DeBurger's classification.

Question 10

The MacDonald Triad includes all but the following:&#10;A) Bedwetting&#10;B) Abusing siblings&#10;C) Fire setting&#10;D) Torturing animals

Accepted Answer

The MacDonald Triad refers to three behaviors that are thought to be warning signs for future aggressive and violent behavior: bedwetting beyond a certain age, fire-setting, and animal cruelty. Abusing siblings is not one of the behaviors included in the triad.

Deck 8: Serial Murder