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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Bob give to Jesse about why he was in Kansas City?
(a) He was visiting his mother there.
(b) He was visiting a girl there.
(c) He was making purchases.
(d) He just wanted to go and have some fun an a new city.

2. Who ends up taking care of Jesse as he recovers from being shot?
(a) Frank.
(b) Annie.
(c) Zee.
(d) His mother.

3. What does the governor call Jesse after his murder?
(a) A "putrid curse."
(b) An "honorable man."
(c) A "proud citizen of this state."
(d) A "disgrace to the James family."

4. How much of a reward does Jesse offer for Dick Liddil?
(a) $1,000,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $100,000.
(d) $1,000.

5. How old is Charley when he is first introduced into the novel?
(a) 14.
(b) 24.
(c) 44.
(d) 34.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Sheriff who comes to Jesse's house to investigate his death?

2. Who shoots Jesse as the Civil War is ending?

3. What year was Jesse James born in?

4. What is Martha's marital status in the novel?

5. Why does Jesse keep Bob around even though he sends the rest of the gang away in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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