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The Life of Jesse James

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Introduction:
"Of all the worlds' legendary characters, few have attracted world-wide fascination like the outlaw, Jesse James. This quiz will test your knowledge of this notorious character in History."


1. With what famous literary hero is Jesse James often associated?
    The Artful Dodger
    King Arthur
    Robin Hood
    Aladdin


2. With what renegade group of men (200 strong) did Jesse and his brother Frank ride with early in their notorious careers?
    James' Gang
    William Quantrill's Raiders
    Merriweather Gang
    Sons of the Conferderacy


3. What occupation was Jesse's father?
    Merchant
    Officer in the Confederate Army
    Bank Teller
    Baptist Minister


4. When Jesse was a teenager, his mother, Zee, remarried a doctor. They were very fond of their stepfather, Dr. Reuben Samuels. Eventually the couple had three more children; two daughters and one son. Why did Jesse feel protective of his younger brother?
    he was mentally handicapped
    he was small and sickly
    he was blind
    he was the baby of the family


5. When the Civil War was over, Jesse and his brother Frank went into "business" for themselves. What made them famous?
    they were bandits
    they killed anyone who became a Union sympathizer
    they looted and burned towns
    they refused to free their slaves and murdered to keep them


6. What was the first of the many crimes that the James Gang committed?
    the burning of the Clay County Court House
    looting and burning of the Missouri's Capitol Building
    they murdered a group of US Army personnel stationed in Clay County
    the robbery of the Clay County Savings Association in Liberty, MO


7. Why was July 21, 1873 a significant date for the James Gang?
    they were captured
    they robbed their first train
    Frank was killed
    the brothers parted ways


8. During their hey day the James Gang was often called another name. To what was the other name they were often refered?
    Rebel League
    James Renegade
    Cole and James Bandits
    James and Younger Gang


9. What southern city did the James brothers retire to live incognito for three years?
    Memphis
    Birmingham
    Nashville
    Little Rock


10. At the time of Jesse James' death, what was the bounty for him?
    $5,000
    $25,000
    $100,000
    $10,000


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