Jesse James

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1. In what part of Missouri was Jesse James born? St. Louis Clay County Kansas City Jefferson City

2. What did Jesse's father do for a living? He was a lawyer He was a minister He was a salloonkeeper He was a doctor

3. Jesse and his family were strong Southern sympathizers during the Civil War. True False

4. What was the name of the group of cousins who joined the original James gang consisting of Jesse and his brother Frank? The Fords The McCartys The Bonneys The Youngers

5. On what date did the James gang commit their first bank robbery? April 24, 1875 July 21, 1873 February 13, 1866 September 7, 1876

6. What incident occured in 1876 that broke up the James gang? Jesse was shot and killed Jesse was captured and taken to jail The gang went their separate ways due to internal dissension The ill-fated robbery at the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota

7. Who was killed when a bomb was thrown into the James family's house? Jesse's half-brother, Archie Jesse's stepfather, Reuben Jesse's mother, Zerelda Jesse's wife, Zerelda

8. Who offered a $10,000 reward for the capture of Jesse, dead or alive? Missouri governor Thomas Crittenden Private detective Allan Pinkerton President Chester A. Arthur Attorney General Benjamin Brewster

9. What was Jesse doing when he was shot by Bob Ford? Straightening out a picture on the wall Drinking in a salloon Playing poker Robbing a bank

10. After Jesse's death, there was a legend that made him a folk hero like Robin Hood. True False