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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dick hide when Jesse arrives at Martha Bolton's house, looking for him?
(a) Beneath the bed.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the closet.
(d) In the backyard.

2. How much does R.J. Haire offer to represent Zee for?
(a) Free.
(b) $500.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $50.

3. Who does Bob tell Craig he'd like to turn in first?
(a) Frank.
(b) Dick.
(c) Jesse.
(d) Charley.

4. What does the sheriff of Clay County mistake Jesse for?
(a) A snake-oil salesman.
(b) A reporter for the state paper.
(c) A musician.
(d) A circuit-riding preacher.

5. Where are Bob and Charley taken for questioning after Jesse's murder?
(a) The sheriff's house.
(b) The Buchanan County Courthouse.
(c) A small farm outside of the city.
(d) Jesse's kitchen, so they can re-enact the scene.

6. How do the Samuels find out about Jesse's death?
(a) They read about it in the papers.
(b) They see it on TV.
(c) They are there when it happens.
(d) Zee sends them a telegram.

7. Why is Dick's leg wound slow to heal?
(a) It is infected.
(b) He keeps picking at it.
(c) He refuses to take any medicine.
(d) He won't rest like he's supposed to.

8. Why do law officials have to close the James's house?
(a) Because it is a crime scene.
(b) Because it is strangely cold outside.
(c) Because people are stealing everything they can.
(d) Because there are too many wild animals trying to get in.

9. What do Zerelda and Zee scream for at Jesse's funeral?
(a) Money from people coming just to gawk.
(b) Revenge against the men who killed Jesse for money.
(c) For Jesse to come back to them.
(d) Redemption for their sins.

10. How does Jesse know that Bob has been in Kansas City?
(a) He found some receipts in the trash can.
(b) He has a network of spies.
(c) His picture was taken by a reporter and run in the paper.
(d) He followed him himself.

11. What does Bob tell Jesse he's most afraid of?
(a) That he'll be forgotten.
(b) That he'll never get married.
(c) That he'll never see his girlfriend again.
(d) That Jesse will kill him.

12. 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 he spends a lot of time assessing land.
(d) Because Zee has been begging for one forever.

13. What does Bob do for a living while waiting to turn Jesse in?
(a) Work at a bank.
(b) Volunteer at a homeless shelter.
(c) Work as a mailman.
(d) Work as a grocery clerk.

14. Who is Jesse posing as when he moves with his family to "The House on the Hill"?
(a) Jack Jameson.
(b) Howard Thomas.
(c) Jesse Simpson.
(d) Thomas Howard.

15. What does Jesse steal from the church?
(a) Toys and money.
(b) Money.
(c) Toys.
(d) Toys and a Santa outfit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Jesse discover Charley is reading to the children?

2. Why does Jesse ask Charley to ride with him, instead of Bob, after he arrives at Martha Bolton's house?

3. How much does Alex Green offer to represent Zee for?

4. What does the governor hint at during new interviews shortly before Jesse is killed?

5. What does the governor tell Bob and Charley the reward money he'd promised depended on?

(see the answer keys)

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