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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 goes to the cliff dweller's cave the first time, what does he find?
(a) Bows and arrows.
(b) Pans for cooking.
(c) Pottery and instruments for grinding maize.
(d) Guns.

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

3. Why has Mrs. Larkin always been afraid to give her daughter to Jane?
(a) She believes Jane would be mean to her daughter.
(b) She is afraid Jane would raise her as a Mormon.
(c) She thinks her daughter will not go willingly.
(d) She thinks Jane would kidnap her daughter.

4. Venters and his dog, Ring, stay in the oval canyon and watch as rustlers enter an opening to another canyon. What does this prove?
(a) The Oval is really shaped like a hand with fingers.
(b) There is water through the opening.
(c) The opening is Oldring's den.
(d) Nothing. The canyons all go in a circle.

5. What does Lassiter say when Jane offers him to be a rider for her?
(a) He declines.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He agrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jane get her horses?

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

3. According to Venters, what has Bishop Dyer done to hurt Venters?

4. What do Bess and Venters take back with them to their camp?

5. What horses are Bess and Venters riding during their getaway?

(see the answer key)

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