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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wood react to learning about Dick and Sarah's affair?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He calls the police right away.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He doesn't really care.

2. How often does Jesse James drink?
(a) Every few hours.
(b) Never.
(c) Every night.
(d) Seldom.

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

4. Who is Dick Liddil?
(a) James's cousin.
(b) James's son.
(c) James's friend from college.
(d) James's step-father.

5. Where does Bob stop after being sent away from Jesse's home in Chapter 3?
(a) Miami.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Atlanta.

6. What do some people misinterpret Zee's shyness as?
(a) Illness.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) A problem with her ability to speak.
(d) Being too good for friendships.

7. Who does Susan marry?
(a) The town sherrif.
(b) Jesse's nephew.
(c) Allen Palmer.
(d) Jesse.

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

9. Who does Jesse's mother remarry after his father dies?
(a) Dr. Samuel Reubens.
(b) Dr. Samuel Barton.
(c) Dr. Reuben Samuels.
(d) Dr. Zee Barton III.

10. Where is Jesse sent a second time after he is shot the first time?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Kansas.
(c) Florida.
(d) Michigan.

11. How old is Wood when he is first introduced?
(a) Last twenties.
(b) Late thirties.
(c) Late teens.
(d) Late forties.

12. What is Frank's full name?
(a) Franklin James Wood.
(b) Alexander Franklin James.
(c) James Jackson Franklin Wood.
(d) Wood James Jackson.

13. How long are Jesse and Zee engaged before they actually marry?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 9 years.

14. What is Frank's relationship to Jesse?
(a) They are friends from college.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are friends from childhood.
(d) They are brothers.

15. What newspaper does Jesse show Zee that causes her to become angry with him and with what he does for a living?
(a) The Los Angeles Times.
(b) The New York Times.
(c) The Kansas City Times.
(d) The Dallas Star.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Wood's full name?

3. Who is John W. Whicher?

4. When does Jesse tell the gang that they'll divide the spoils of the robbery of the train on Independence Hill?

5. How old is Charley when he is first introduced into the novel?

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