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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Venters tells Bess he must return to Cottonwoods after the storm but will come right back. What does he tell Bess he is returning for?
(a) To say goodby to Jane.
(b) Guns.
(c) To see Milly Erne's grave.
(d) Supplies.

2. During dinner with Jane and Venters, Lassiter says he is looking for something. What is it?
(a) Bern Venters.
(b) A place to stay the night.
(c) The grave of Milly Erne.
(d) Something to eat.

3. What does Venters discover about Balancing Rock?
(a) It is covered with ancient writings.
(b) If he pushes it, the opening to Deception Pass will be blocked.
(c) It will not move even if pushed.
(d) It can roll into Surprise Valley.

4. When Lassiter hears why Venters goes to Deception Pass, what is his reaction?
(a) That Venters will kill Tull.
(b) That Venters will kill Jane.
(c) That Venters will kill Oldring.
(d) That Venters will kill Lassiter.

5. Why does Jane not take care of Milly's grave?
(a) Milly told Jane not to bother with it.
(b) Milly was not family.
(c) Jane doesn't take care of her land very well.
(d) She wants to keep it hidden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Venters has two dogs. What are their names?

2. How does Venters block the entrance to Surprise Valley?

3. Where are Venter's mother and sister?

4. When Jane sees the visitor at the Brandt house, why does this person think Jane has not been to church?

5. Venters and Bess take cover from the storm in their cave and Bess, afraid, snuggles with Venters. What does he know in this moment?

(see the answer key)

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