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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the race with Jerry Card, what does Venters do next?
(a) He rides down Main street on Black Star.
(b) He returns to Surprise Valley that evening.
(c) He goes to Oldring's house.
(d) He rides down Main Street on Wrangle.

2. After Lassiter tells Jane the story of his search for Milly, what terrible secret does Jane reveal?
(a) Her father was the preacher that went to Texas.
(b) Her father kidnapped Milly.
(c) Her father was Dyer's brother.
(d) Her father was the father of Milly's baby and also of Fay.

3. How does Venters find the opening to Surprise Valley?
(a) He notices ancient marks in the rock that lead up a cliff.
(b) He follows blood drops up the cliff.
(c) There are small arrows engraved in the rocks leading him up the pass.
(d) Ring goes into the opening and lead the way.

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

5. After his stay in Surprise Valley, what does Venters tell Tull about the red herd?
(a) He stole from the red herd.
(b) He milled the red herd.
(c) He saw the red herd run off a cliff.
(d) He knows about Jerry Card stealing the red herd as part of the deal Tull made with Oldring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Lassiter having a drink with in the saloon?

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

3. After dinner, Venters goes to the grove to sleep. Who does he see riding through?

4. In the end, what does Venters do to Oldring?

5. Venters tells Bess he must return to Cottonwoods after the storm but will come right back. What does he tell Bess he is returning for?

(see the answer key)

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