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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) A waterfall that looks like the end of the trail.
(b) A river.
(c) Oldring himself in his campsite.
(d) Another canyon with multiple outlets.

2. After the shooting, Venters moves Bess to a safe location, but returns to the oval valley. Why?
(a) To bring horses back to camp.
(b) To kill a rabbit for food.
(c) To spy on the rustlers again.
(d) To steal a cow for food.

3. After Venters shoots the two riders in the oval valley, what does he do with the dead body?
(a) Drags it to a corner and covers it with rocks.
(b) Dumps it in the river.
(c) Puts it on his horse and carries it back to camp.
(d) Leaves it for the coyotes.

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

5. When confronted with the two riders in the canyon who shoot at him, what does Venters do?
(a) He shoots one of them.
(b) He shoots both of them.
(c) He runs into the sage.
(d) He orders the dogs to attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. After shooting the Masked Rider, what does Venters discover?

2. Lassiter rides into the white herd to calm them and stop the movement. What happens to Lassiter's horse?

3. Why does Venters want Bess to get well?

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. What is the opening to Oldring's den?

(see the answer key)

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