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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Newman Edwards?
(a) A journalist.
(b) A business owner.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A lawyer.

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

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 Los Angeles Times.
(b) The Kansas City Times.
(c) The Dallas Star.
(d) The New York Times.

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

5. Why does Charley think that Jesse might be interested in buying a farm or ranch?
(a) Because he is tired of living as a criminal.
(b) Because he writes poetry about owning a farm.
(c) Because Zee has been begging for one forever.
(d) Because he spends a lot of time assessing land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wood's full name?

2. How old is Jesse's son, Tim, when he is first introduced in the novel?

3. According to one of Bob's stories, what do Jesse and his gang give to a kind woman who gave them a meal?

4. Where do Dick and Sarah first have their affair?

5. Who wrote the song "The Ballade of Jesse James"?

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