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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, Jane waits for the churchmen. What will the churchmen attack Jane for?
(a) Jane is too rich and needs to give some of her land away.
(b) Her right to befriend a Gentile.
(c) Jane doesn't give enough money to the church.
(d) Venters is a terrible employee.

2. Who is being entertained at the Brandt house?
(a) Tull.
(b) Bishop Dyer.
(c) Lassiter.
(d) Oldring.

3. When Jane's riders disappear, what does Judkins tell her happened to them?
(a) The riders are working for Tull on his ranch.
(b) The riders were "called in" by the churchmen.
(c) The riders aren't gone; they are hiding in Deception Canyon.
(d) The riders are all dead.

4. Bess and Venters return to the cliff dwellings and find something more. What?
(a) A secret hiding place inside the caves.
(b) Stored food.
(c) Metal instruments for farming.
(d) Human bone.

5. Once Venters and Bess are in Surprise Valley, how many days does Venters think Bess will need to lie still?
(a) 2.
(b) 3 to 4.
(c) Just 1.
(d) About 8 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. When confronted with the two riders in the canyon who shoot at him, what does Venters do?

2. What is Lassiter known for?

3. After his stay in Surprise Valley, what does Venters tell Tull about the red herd?

4. What does Venters name the rock at the entrance to Surprise Valley?

5. What ancient discovery does Venters find in Surprise Valley?

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