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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lassiter finally removes his guns to show Jane how much he loves her, what does she do?
(a) She keeps them for herself.
(b) She takes them.
(c) Puts them back on him.
(d) She loads them.

2. As Lassiter and Venters stand in the shadow of Balancing Rock, what does Lassiter share with Venters?
(a) That Balancing Rock has ancient writings.
(b) That he knows another way into Surprise Valley.
(c) That Balancing Rock will not roll.
(d) His love of rolling rocks.

3. 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.

4. When Lassiter tracked the preacher, where did he find that Milly was held prisoner?
(a) In a church.
(b) In a cabin.
(c) In Withersteen House.
(d) In the back room of a house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Oldring feel about Bess?

2. After Lassiter visits Surprise Valley, what is the plan Venters comes up with?

3. As Bess and Venters are making their getaway, what does Bess see on the horizon?

4. After Bess is well, what do she and Venters do everyday in Surprise Valley?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lassiter leaves Jane alone to pursue the men he's been looking for, he asks her what would she prefer her fate be? Why? Is this another sign of giving up? What would give her new life?

2. When Venters arrives back at Jane's house from Surprise Valley, how has Venters changed? How have his feelings toward Jane changed? Why is this important?

3. Lassiter arrives in Surprise Valley and meets Bess. He studies her, and, then, suddenly rises to leave. What is Lassiter thinking? What do you think he has figured out about Bess?

4. When Venters tells Bess he must return to Cottonwoods for supplies, what does she think? Why does Bess not feel worthy of Venters attention? What has changed Venters since he came to the valley?

5. When running from Tull and his riders, Venters is amazed at Bess. Why? What does he remember as he rides. What are some of her exploits?

6. Even though Jane knows that the house has been fired, she doesn't look back. Why? Is this part of her "giving up?"

7. What is Venter's reaction to Bess finding gold? Why does he feel this way? What freedom can this buy for the couple?

8. Why is Bess afraid to tell Venters about the gold? What does she think he will do? Why?

9. In the race with Jerry Card, Venters appreciates Jerry's riding skill. What does Jerry Card do that is so impressive to Venters? Why is Venters proud of Jerry in that moment? What does he admire about Jerry during the race?

10. After Lassiter leaves Surprise Valley, what is Venters worried about? Why is he worried? What actions will he take at this point?

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