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Jesse started with -9 points, and then answered a question correctly, adding 4 points, so Jesse's score was -9+4 = <<(-9+4)=-5>>-5 points.
Jesse answered one more question correctly, adding another 12 points, so Jesse's score was -5+12 = <<(-5+12)=7>>7 points. Answer: \boxed{7}.