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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. In the end, what does Venters do to Oldring?
(a) He takes him to Surprise Valley.
(b) He shares a drink with him.
(c) He tells him that he loves Bess.
(d) He kills him.

2. How did Oldring feel about Bess?
(a) He was cruel to her.
(b) He loved her as a daughter.
(c) He resented her.
(d) Like a slave.

3. When Bess and Venters stop to rest the horses after they flee, what does Bess say about Black Star?
(a) That she loves him.
(b) That he is not all that fast.
(c) That she likes his color.
(d) That he is cute.

4. What does Venters tell Lassiter as he leaves Surprise Valley?
(a) That Bess is injured.
(b) That Bess is kidnapped.
(c) That Bess is leaving.
(d) That Bess is dead.

5. What do Venters and Bess hear as they take a last look at the sun setting over the sage?
(a) A coming storm.
(b) Bells from the church in Glaze.
(c) Horses running.
(d) A long thundering sound.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Venters returns to Surprise Valley with supplies for how long?

3. How does Jane react at first when her and Lassiter meet Venters and Bess?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Lassiter returns from Surprise Valley, what do he and Jane discover about her horses? Why is this important? What does this mean to Jane and Lassiter?

2. Why is Jane angered when she meets Bess? What else does Jane discover when she and Lassiter meet with Bess and Venters?

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

4. Why is Jane packing a special package for Venters? What is this a symbol of? What do you think it means.?

5. Lassiter tells Jane he is going to follow Venters to see where he is going. What does he reveal about Milly Erne in this moment? How does this parallel Jane's life?

6. When Venters shoots Oldring, Oldring tries to say something before he dies. What do you think he was trying to say? Why is Venters so upset when he talks to Bess on his return to Surprise Valley? What does he decide not to tell her at this point?

7. 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?

8. Venters gives a tribute to Jane when he faces Tull. How does Jane react to this? Describe the range of her emotions.

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. Describe the trial of Jane's men. Who is the judge? Do you think this is a fair trial? Why or why not?

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