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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Jane think is the "unseen hand"?
(a) Oldring.
(b) The bishop.
(c) Tull.
(d) Venters.

3. 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.

4. What relationship does Venters assume that Bess had with Oldring?
(a) She was his sister.
(b) She was his lover.
(c) She was one of his rustlers.
(d) She was never around Oldring.

5. Which horse does Jane give to Venters to go find the red herd?
(a) Black Night.
(b) Bells.
(c) Star.
(d) Wrangle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which horse does Jane give to Lassiter?

2. Lassiter takes Jane to a lookout over her white herd and tells her the herd is moving fast. Why?

3. When Venters goes into the canyon where he saw the rustlers go, what does he find?

4. After the shooting, Venters moves Bess to a safe location, but returns to the oval valley. Why?

5. Lassiter wants to go home? Where is home for Lassiter?

(see the answer key)

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