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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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 Kansas City Times.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Los Angeles Times.

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

4. Who is Susan?
(a) Jesse's daughter.
(b) Jesse's secret girlfriend.
(c) Jesse's sister.
(d) Jesse's mother.

5. What does the James Gang use to stop the train on Independence Hill?
(a) Clutter on the track.
(b) A flare gun.
(c) They stand in the track so the train will stop.
(d) A fire.

6. How does Wood react to learning about Dick and Sarah's affair?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He calls the police right away.
(d) He doesn't really care.

7. What does the doctor decide after Jesse is shot during his younger years?
(a) That the bullet can't be removed.
(b) That he only has a few minutes to live.
(c) That it is a fake bullet.
(d) That Jesse shot himself for attention.

8. Who is John Tabor?
(a) Sarah's servant.
(b) Wood's servant.
(c) Dick's servant.
(d) Jesse's servant.

9. When does Jesse propose to Zee?
(a) On the same day he wants to get married.
(b) On her birthday.
(c) On Christmas Day.
(d) On his birthday.

10. Who kills Ed Cummins?
(a) Dick.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Wood.

11. Who finds John's body?
(a) Sarah and Wood.
(b) Dick and Sarah.
(c) No one; it is never found.
(d) Dick and Wood.

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

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

14. Why do detectives attack Jesse's mother's house?
(a) They think Jesse has stashed money there.
(b) They think Jesse is hiding inside.
(c) They think she is the one in charge of the gang, not Jesse.
(d) They think she has information on where Jesse is hiding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ida?

2. Where is Jesse sent a second time after he is shot the first time?

3. While robbing the rain on Independence Hill, what does Frank want to know about the passengers?

4. What is Bob's full name?

5. Where did Bob spend his childhood?

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