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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Bob, Charley, and Jesse planning to go when Jesse is shot?
(a) Jacksonville.
(b) Platte City.
(c) The police station.
(d) The train station.

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

3. 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.

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

5. What book does Jesse discover Charley is reading to the children?
(a) "The James Boys Among the Mexicans."
(b) "The James Gang: American Outlaws."
(c) "How the James Boys Were Brought to Justice."
(d) "Little Red Riding Hood."

6. What do Bob and Charley discover when they go to the sheriff's office to turn themselves in after shooting Jesse?
(a) That the sheriff has been expecting them.
(b) That the press is already there waiting to take their pictures.
(c) That the sheriff is out.
(d) That there is already a warrant out for their arrest.

7. How much of a reward does Jesse offer for Dick Liddil?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $1,000,000.
(d) $100,000.

8. How does Zee respond when Bob stops by with Charley while looking for Jesse?
(a) She is not pleased to see him.
(b) She is glad he is there so she can get the reward money.
(c) She couldn't care less.
(d) She's so excited she can barely contain herself.

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

10. During what month does Jesse arrive, looking for Dick, at Martha Bolton's?
(a) June.
(b) April.
(c) December.
(d) September.

11. Who helps Jesse rob the church?
(a) Dick.
(b) Frank.
(c) Bob.
(d) Charley.

12. Who is the sheriff of Clay County?
(a) James R. Timberlake.
(b) Timber A. Jameslake.
(c) Timber A. Justinlake.
(d) Justin R. Timberlake.

13. What is the name of the attorney who offers to help Bob and Charley?
(a) Doctor Kay Scarpetta.
(b) Colonel John Doniphan.
(c) Jill Stern.
(d) Major Chris Lefkowitz.

14. What does the media report about Dick Liddil?
(a) That he safely made it to Mexico.
(b) That he killed himself in prison.
(c) That he is working with the law.
(d) That he was a spy on Jesse the entire time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Zee doing when Jesse notices that Bob's underwear has unusual initials on them?

2. Who is the Sheriff who comes to Jesse's house to investigate his death?

3. How many days does Timberlake give Bob in an ultimatum for turning Jesse in?

4. How does Sheriff Timberlake refer to Bob?

5. At Martha's place, where does Dick leave word he's gone to?

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