Jesse James

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

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

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 McCartys The Fords The Youngers The Bonneys

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

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

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? Attorney General Benjamin Brewster President Chester A. Arthur Missouri governor Thomas Crittenden Private detective Allan Pinkerton

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