Accelerated Reader Quiz for
"The Abduction of Jacob Rote"

1.  Which of the following characters were “bushwackers” or border ruffians from Missouri.  
a.Reverend Richard Cordley
b.Bloody Bill Anderson 
c.Sarah Riggs
d. James Lane

2. Why was Jacob Rote kidnapped by Quantrill and his men?
a.He was staying at the Stones and Mr. Stone was an enemy of Quantrill and his men
b.The bushwackers were angry with the people of Kansas and Jacob was living in Kansas
c.The bushwackers wanted to use Jacob for ransom and make money
d. Quantrill was not sure how to get to Lawrence in the dark so he used Jacob as a guide

3. Quantrill and his men entered Lawrence and set up pickets or men at different spots around town to keep a look out for Union soldiers.  Which spot enabled them to see the furthest?
a. On the banks of the Kansas or Kaw River
b. From the Eldridge Hotel
c. From Mt. Oread
d. In the cornfield just south of Lawrence

4.  Jacob Rote shares a ride with a young man from Missouri that was a recruit for the Confederacy.  Both boys realize that they have suffered.  What emotion best explains their feelings?
a. Empathy
b. Hopelessness
c. Sadness
d. Grief

5. Throughout the raid, many of Quantrill’s men drank liquor that was stolen from the saloons.  This activity led to the death of more Lawrence men and boys.
a. True
b. False

6. Jacob has a dream at the beginning of the book where he sees a “maelstrom.”  What is a maelstrom?
a. a tornado
b. a hurricane
c. a whirlpool
d. a whirlwind

7.  In the “Abduction of Jacob Rote,” there is a scene that foreshadows events in Jacob’s life and comes full circle at the end.  What does this scene involve?
a. Witnessing the death of Mr. Stone
b. Dreaming about the maelstrom
c. Recognizing William Quantrill
d. Seeing Sarah Riggs save her husband

8.  Jacob Rote was a real person that lived during a very violent and frightening time.  His perspective is important to Kansas history.
a. Fact
b. Opinion

9. At the end of “The Abduction of Jacob Rote” there are copies of primary source documents and photos connected to Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence.  Of those sources, which appear to actually have survived the raid?
a. The photo of The Griswolds
b. The safe advertisement
c. Reverend Richard Cordley’s photo
d. The Western Bakery ledger

10. When the raid is over 200 men and boys are dead from Lawrence.  Only one of Quantrill’s men is killed.  Who is this man?
a. Bloody Bill Anderson
b. Larkin Skaggs
c. Colonel John Holt
d. George Collamore