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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What month was Jesse James born in?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) November.

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

4. What is Martha's marital status in the novel?
(a) She is widowed.
(b) She is engaged.
(c) She is divorced.
(d) She is married.

5. Which Younger brother is shot during a run-in with detectives?
(a) John.
(b) James.
(c) Jim.
(d) Jesse.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what hand is Jesse missing a piece of his finger?

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

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

4. Who does Susan marry?

5. Who is Annie?

(see the answer key)

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