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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Venters comes from Surprise Valley, where do he and Lassiter go together?
(a) Into Cottonwoods.
(b) To the sage.
(c) To sit by the water.
(d) To get a stiff drink.

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

3. Why does Lassiter not want to push Balancing Rock?
(a) Because he may hurt himself.
(b) Because it is a thing of beauty.
(c) Because it is ancient.
(d) Because it will close them in forever.

4. What do Bess and Venters take back with them to their camp?
(a) Water.
(b) Stones.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Rabbit.

5. Who founded the town of Cottonwood?
(a) Bishop Dyer.
(b) Oldring.
(c) Jane.
(d) Jane's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Venters says goodbye to Lassiter, what new worry comes to his mind?

2. When Venters has his encounter on his way back into Cottonwoods, what horse is Jerry Card riding?

3. When Venters tells Bess of his nightime trips to find beef, how does Bess react?

4. In the final pursuit of Bess and Venters, who is on the white horse?

5. When Venters gets into the oval valley, who does he leave to watch his horse?

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