Hugh's Escape and the Posse

The D etre Mott brothers, hiding after a robbery, are discovered by law enforcement. Wanted posters are distributed, prompting the brothers to split up. Hugh, the youngest, cleverly joins a posse searching for them, using this as a means to escape to California.

What did the D etre Mott brothers discover when one of them went to Medford?

• A treasure map

• Wanted posters of themselves

• A new hideout

• A festival in their honor

How many wanted posters were distributed across the U.S.?

• 1 million

• 500,000

• 3 million

• 2 million

What decision did the brothers make after realizing their situation?

• To surrender to the authorities

• To split up and go separate ways

• To hide in the same place

• To change their identities

Which brother had the most innovative escape plan?

• The middle brother

• The eldest brother

• The twin brothers

• Hugh, the youngest brother

What unique strategy did Hugh use to escape?

• He disguised himself as a lawman

• He joined a posse searching for him

• He hid in a cave

• He fled to another country

How long did Hugh stay with the posse?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What did the posse provide Hugh during their journey?

• A disguise

• Food supplies

• A map

• A horse

Where did Hugh part ways with the posse?

• In Medford

• In the mountains

• At the California border

• At a nearby town