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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lassiter hears why Venters goes to Deception Pass, what is his reaction?
(a) That Venters will kill Oldring.
(b) That Venters will kill Lassiter.
(c) That Venters will kill Jane.
(d) That Venters will kill Tull.

2. When Venters comes from Surprise Valley, where do he and Lassiter go together?
(a) To the sage.
(b) To sit by the water.
(c) Into Cottonwoods.
(d) To get a stiff drink.

3. When Venters takes Bess to Surprise Valley, she awakens and think she hears a waterfall. What is she really hearing?
(a) The wind in the valley.
(b) Shooting in the distance.
(c) The stream running through the valley.
(d) Ancient voices.

4. When the Bishop is talking with Jane, Lassiter comes up behind him. What happens?
(a) Lassiter hits the Bishop on his head.
(b) Jane faints and Lassiter wings the Bishop when he draws his gun.
(c) Jane stands in front of the Bishop so Lassiter will not kill him.
(d) The Bishop faints.

5. When Venters asks Bess what she did when she wasn't riding with Oldring, what does she say?
(a) She was shut up in a cabin.
(b) The rustlers took care of her.
(c) The rode horses alone.
(d) She stayed with a woman and her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Venters goes to find the red herd, how far does he travel in three hours?

2. After Venters says goodbye to Lassiter, what new worry comes to his mind?

3. When Blake returns to Withersteen house, what does Blake need to tell Lassiter?

4. What relationship does Venters assume that Bess had with Oldring?

5. What does Lassiter say when Jane offers him to be a rider for her?

(see the answer key)

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