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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 Venters confronts Oldring what does he yell across the room?
(a) "Get down!"
(b) "A word for you--from your Masked Rider!"
(c) "A word for you--from Bess!"
(d) "Prepare to die!"

2. Just after the rustlers pass Venters and his dog in the canyon, Ring turns and growls at two riders coming right at them. Who is one of the riders?
(a) Tull.
(b) The Masked Rider.
(c) Oldring.
(d) Lassiter.

3. When Bess is better, Venters gets a chance to explore the valley. What animals does he find evidence of?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Beaver, wildcats, and foxes.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Wolves.

4. After the race with Jerry Card, what does Venters do next?
(a) He rides down Main street on Black Star.
(b) He rides down Main Street on Wrangle.
(c) He goes to Oldring's house.
(d) He returns to Surprise Valley that evening.

5. What horse trick does Jerry Card do while Venters races him?
(a) He switches horses while the horses are running.
(b) He ropes another horse while riding.
(c) He jumps down and back up on the horse while riding.
(d) He stands in the saddle.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Venters returns to Surprise Valley, who follows him?

2. What does the Bishop say Jane's father wanted for her?

3. After Venters shoots the two riders in the oval valley, what does he do with the dead body?

4. After the race, when Venters arrives at Tull's house, what does Tull do?

5. When Venters finally catches up to Black Star, what does he think has happened to the horse?

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