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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after the storm, Venters wants to return to Cottonwoods, but what are his reasons?
(a) He must talk to Lassiter.
(b) He must kill Oldring.
(c) He must break his engagement to Jane.
(d) He must also get fresh horses.

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

3. When Jane asks Lassiter to stay and eat, why does Lassiter hesitate?
(a) He never eats indoors.
(b) He won't like Jane's cooking.
(c) He is shy.
(d) He knows that the Mormons won't like it and will cause trouble for Jane.

4. What are the signs that Milly gave up the Mormon religion?
(a) She quit teaching and fought against Mormon ways of raising a girl.
(b) She told Jane she gave up the religion.
(c) Her headstone has no Mormon symbols.
(d) She taught in a Gentile school.

5. Why has Mrs. Larkin always been afraid to give her daughter to Jane?
(a) She believes Jane would be mean to her daughter.
(b) She is afraid Jane would raise her as a Mormon.
(c) She thinks Jane would kidnap her daughter.
(d) She thinks her daughter will not go willingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is making the white herd move so quickly?

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

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

4. When Venters gets into the oval valley, who does he leave to watch his horse?

5. Which horse did Jane always think was the slowest?

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