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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Venters goes into the canyon where he saw the rustlers go, what does he find?
(a) Another canyon with multiple outlets.
(b) Oldring himself in his campsite.
(c) A river.
(d) A waterfall that looks like the end of the trail.

2. What ancient discovery does Venters find in Surprise Valley?
(a) Prehistoric animal bones.
(b) Ancient cliff dwellers.
(c) Rock tablet with ancient writings.
(d) Ancient rock formations.

3. After dinner with Lassiter and Jane, Venters says he must leave. Why?
(a) He doesn't like to clean up.
(b) He's going to the coral to check on the horses.
(c) Tull will be looking for him.
(d) He's going home.

4. What does Mary Brandt, Janes friend, urge her to do when Jane visits her?
(a) Become a Gentile.
(b) Marry Venters.
(c) Marry Tull.
(d) Marry Bishop Dyer.

5. Why are there four separate entrances to the Brandt's house?
(a) The children are divided up by age.
(b) There are four wives and each have their own section of the house.
(c) The house was built at different times.
(d) Mr. Brandt lives in one, the other sections are for his wives, his children, and storage.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the book, Jane waits for the churchmen. What will the churchmen attack Jane for?

2. When Venters goes into Cottonwood, all the men are in the streets. What are they talking about?

3. When Venters takes Bess to Surprise Valley, she awakens and think she hears a waterfall. What is she really hearing?

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?

5. Who is being entertained at the Brandt house?

(see the answer key)

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