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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Jesse James's home located when the novel opens?
(a) Woodland Avenue.
(b) Oak Avenue.
(c) Birchwood Boulevard.
(d) Wood Street.

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

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

5. What do detectives throw into Jesse's mother's house?
(a) A "railroad pot."
(b) A Malatov cocktail.
(c) A brick with a threatening note stuck to it.
(d) A listening device.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month was Jesse James born in?

2. What does Dick tell Bob about his involvement with another man named Jim Cummins?

3. Why doesn't Dick want Bob to tell Jesse about his involvement with Jim?

4. Who is Martha Bolton?

5. As he is about to rob the train on Independence Hill, who does Jesse introduce himself to?

(see the answer key)

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