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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jesse respond to Bob's idea that he be next to him when they rob the train on Independence Hill?
(a) He is very angry.
(b) He ignores the comment.
(c) He doesn't object.
(d) He jumps for joy but is really being sarcastic.

2. Why does Jesse keep Bob around even though he sends the rest of the gang away in Chapter 3?
(a) He just wants to hang out more.
(b) He wants to keep an eye on him.
(c) He wants help moving.
(d) He thinks he is a spy.

3. Who finds John's body?
(a) Dick and Wood.
(b) Dick and Sarah.
(c) Sarah and Wood.
(d) No one; it is never found.

4. Why does Wood's father remarry?
(a) He has to marry to keep his identity secret.
(b) His first wife dies.
(c) He has to marry to stay out of jail.
(d) He likes women too much to stay single.

5. Who is John W. Whicher?
(a) Jesse's friend and neighbor.
(b) Jesse's adoptive father.
(c) A detective.
(d) A man interested in Jesse's wife.

6. When does Jesse propose to Zee?
(a) On the same day he wants to get married.
(b) On her birthday.
(c) On Christmas Day.
(d) On his birthday.

7. Where does Jesse have "two incompletely healed bullet holes"?
(a) In his leg.
(b) In his forearm.
(c) In his chest.
(d) One in a leg, one in an arm.

8. What does Jesse give Chappy Foote as he leaves the train he robs on Independence Hill?
(a) A signed picture.
(b) Directions for how to contact the police.
(c) A photograph of himself from the paper.
(d) A dollar.

9. What is the address of Jesse's new home in Chapter 3?
(a) 1500 Main Street.
(b) 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
(c) 1017 Troost Avenue.
(d) 101 Main Street.

10. Where does Dick end up renting a room during his affair with Sarah?
(a) Portersville.
(b) Campsville.
(c) Russellville.
(d) Cooperstown.

11. What does Jesse offer to do before departing the train he robs on Independence Hill?
(a) Shoot himself.
(b) Clear the tracks.
(c) Take anyone with him who wants to join his gang.
(d) Buy everyone a drink.

12. What does Zee want most in her earlier marriage to Jesse?
(a) To become very rich.
(b) To have many kids very quickly.
(c) To be a good wife to him.
(d) To become very famous.

13. How many newspapers does Jesse James subscribe to?
(a) Exactly one dozen.
(b) None.
(c) 13.
(d) Several.

14. What is Jesse James's full name?
(a) Jesse Reginald James.
(b) Jesse Woodson James.
(c) Jessee Ronald James.
(d) Jesse William James III.

15. What is Charley's full name?
(a) Charles James.
(b) Charles Woodrow Wilson.
(c) Charles Woody.
(d) Charles Wilson Ford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jesse live until the Civil War is over?

2. During his recovery from being shot, what college does Jesse decide he wants to go to?

3. How often does Bob talk as the gang waits for the train on Independence Hill to arrive?

4. Who does Susan marry?

5. What does the doctor decide after Jesse is shot during his younger years?

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