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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Jane's riders disappear, what does Judkins tell her happened to them?
(a) The riders were "called in" by the churchmen.
(b) The riders are working for Tull on his ranch.
(c) The riders are all dead.
(d) The riders aren't gone; they are hiding in Deception Canyon.

2. How many cattle are in the red herd?
(a) 3.
(b) 15.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 250.

3. What do Jane's women employees take from Withersteen House?
(a) Gold.
(b) A painting of her father.
(c) Her records and deeds.
(d) Her Arabian horses.

4. After Lassiter leaves Surprise Valley, what is the secret Bess reveals to Venters?
(a) She is scared.
(b) She was married to Oldring.
(c) She has gold from the valley.
(d) She does not love him.

5. When Venters offers to take the wounded girl back to Oldring, what does she say?
(a) "Just let me die here."
(b) "Please, before I die."
(c) "Take me back so I can see the sage once more."
(d) "Don't take me back there."

Short Answer Questions

1. As Lassiter and Venters stand in the shadow of Balancing Rock, what does Lassiter share with Venters?

2. After the conversation with Blake, Jane feels the world closing in on her and admits to Lassiter that sometimes she want to run away with him. How does Lassiter react?

3. On his way back to town a second time, who does Venters encounter?

4. What does Venters tell Lassiter as he leaves Surprise Valley?

5. When Bess is better, Venters gets a chance to explore the valley. What animals does he find evidence of?

(see the answer key)

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