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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Venters finally catches up to Black Star, what does he think has happened to the horse?
(a) The race has killed the horse.
(b) He disappeared into the sage.
(c) He threw Jerry.
(d) He broke his leg.

2. After Lassiter leaves Surprise Valley, what is the secret Bess reveals to Venters?
(a) She does not love him.
(b) She has gold from the valley.
(c) She is scared.
(d) She was married to Oldring.

3. Why does Venters go to Deception Pass every day?
(a) To practice shooting.
(b) To camp and hunt.
(c) To kill the Masked Rider.
(d) To spy on Oldring.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane want more than anything else for Lassiter?

2. In Surprise Valley, what does Venters confess to Lassiter?

3. When Lassiter tells Jane of his past life, what was he?

4. Why does Venters want Bess to get well?

5. What did Frank Erne do to the new preacher in town?

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