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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Jesse's son, Tim, when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 1.
(d) 16.

2. During his recovery from being shot, what college does Jesse decide he wants to go to?
(a) Georgetown College.
(b) Florida State University.
(c) The local community college.
(d) Kansas State University.

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

4. As he is about to rob the train on Independence Hill, who does Jesse introduce himself to?
(a) No one; he refuses to talk during robberies.
(b) Bob.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The engineer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ends up killing John W. Whicher?

2. Where is Jesse sent after he is shot during his younger years?

3. What happens to the twin boys Zee gives birth to?

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

5. What does Zee tell Jesse she wants to know about how he earns a living?

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