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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Elias?
(a) Jesse's daughter's boyfriend.
(b) One of Bob's brothers.
(c) One of Jesse's sons.
(d) Zee's secret boyfriend.

2. How much do Bob and Charley get as a reward for killing Jesse?
(a) $25,000.
(b) $2.50.
(c) $2,500.
(d) $250.

3. Where are Bob, Charley, and Jesse when they get into a shooting contest with another man?
(a) Out in the woods; they all share a campfire.
(b) A bar.
(c) A pool hall.
(d) The library.

4. Where do Jesse and Charley spend the night after leaving Martha Bolton's house together?
(a) In the barn at Jesse's house.
(b) In Jesse's house.
(c) In the woods.
(d) The Samuels' house.

5. Why do law officials have to close the James's house?
(a) Because people are stealing everything they can.
(b) Because there are too many wild animals trying to get in.
(c) Because it is strangely cold outside.
(d) Because it is a crime scene.

6. Who provides Bob and Charley with an attorney?
(a) Zee.
(b) Zerelda.
(c) The priest of their church.
(d) Henry Craig.

7. What habit of Jesse's does Bob pick up while staying at "The House on the Hill"?
(a) Smoking before breakfast.
(b) Drinking before breakfast.
(c) Going for a run before starting the day.
(d) Reading several newspapers.

8. What surprising piece of information is discovered during Jesse's autopsy?
(a) That his right lung had collapsed.
(b) That he had 2 hearts.
(c) That his left lung had collapsed.
(d) That he had more bullets in him than anyone knew.

9. What is the name of the attorney who offers to help Bob and Charley?
(a) Jill Stern.
(b) Doctor Kay Scarpetta.
(c) Major Chris Lefkowitz.
(d) Colonel John Doniphan.

10. What does Bob say about Jesse's murder while being questioned by the police?
(a) That he was forced to do it.
(b) He freely admits it.
(c) That Charley did it.
(d) That it was done in self-defense.

11. Who is the Sheriff who comes to Jesse's house to investigate his death?
(a) Sheriff James Barton.
(b) Sheriff Enos Craig.
(c) Sheriff Elias James.
(d) Sheriff Jimmy Powers.

12. What book does Jesse discover Charley is reading to the children?
(a) "The James Boys Among the Mexicans."
(b) "Little Red Riding Hood."
(c) "How the James Boys Were Brought to Justice."
(d) "The James Gang: American Outlaws."

13. Who does Sheriff Timberlake tell Bob and Dick he is really interested in?
(a) Jesse and Frank.
(b) Jesse.
(c) Frank.
(d) Jesse, Frank, and Zee.

14. How does Jesse know that Bob has been in Kansas City?
(a) He found some receipts in the trash can.
(b) He followed him himself.
(c) His picture was taken by a reporter and run in the paper.
(d) He has a network of spies.

15. After talking in town, whom does Sheriff Timberlake refer Bob and Dick to?
(a) The president.
(b) A Kansas City police official.
(c) A Texan police official.
(d) A Missouri City police official.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the governor call Jesse after his murder?

2. Who pays for Jesse's funeral?

3. How does Zee respond when Bob stops by with Charley while looking for Jesse?

4. Who officiates Jesse's funeral?

5. What reason does Bob give to Jesse about why he was in Kansas City?

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