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

2. When Mrs. Larkin dies, what does Lassiter tell Jane to do with Fay?
(a) Raise her as a Mormon.
(b) Return her to a Gentile family to raise.
(c) Return her to Dyer.
(d) Raise her as a daughter.

3. Jane asks Lassiter to be her friend, but only under one condition. What is the condition?
(a) He must giver her his horse.
(b) He must leave forever.
(c) He must kill Tull for her.
(d) He must not kill any Mormons.

4. What happened in this area of Southern Utah in 1871?
(a) Villages to the north of Cottonwood rose up against Gentile settlers.
(b) A prairie storm.
(c) Mormons moved to the area.
(d) Religous revivals came to the area.

5. The morning after the storm, Venters wants to return to Cottonwoods, but what are his reasons?
(a) He must also get fresh horses.
(b) He must kill Oldring.
(c) He must break his engagement to Jane.
(d) He must talk to Lassiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which horse does Jane give to Venters to go find the red herd?

3. How does Venters find the opening to Surprise Valley?

4. The morning after the storm, what does Bess ask Venters?

5. Jane sends Judkins to town to find out about the disappearance of her riders. What does Judkins discover?

(see the answer key)

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