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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On his way back to town a second time, who does Venters encounter?
2. After Lassiter visits Surprise Valley, what is the plan Venters comes up with?
3. In the end, what does Venters do to Oldring?
4. When Lassiter finally removes his guns to show Jane how much he loves her, what does she do?
5. When Mrs. Larkin dies, what does Lassiter tell Jane to do with Fay?
Short Essay Questions
1. The title of the book is used for the first time in Chapter 22 as Bess looks at the band of riders and calls them sage riders. What does this mean? How is this different that rustlers?
2. How did the loss of Milly affect Lassiter? He talks about traveling and going to the "bad." What did this mean and how is this connected to the loss of his sister?
3. Describe the trial of Jane's men. Who is the judge? Do you think this is a fair trial? Why or why not?
4. After Fay is abducted, Jane says that she gives up. Gives up what? What is her state of mind? How will she survive?
5. Judkins comes to tell Jane the white herd is missing. What happened to them? Who was lost? How does this compare to Lassiter's work earlier in the novel with the white herd?
6. 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?
7. What is the bet between Venters and Jane about the speed of the horses? Who is right in the end?
8. As Chapter 22 ends, Bess and Venters hear a low thundering sound. What is the sound? What does it mean?
9. Why is Jane angered when she meets Bess? What else does Jane discover when she and Lassiter meet with Bess and Venters?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the growth of the character of Venters. How does he grow from a boy to a man? Use specific scenes from the novel when you felt that he was changing in the moment.
Essay Topic 2
What is the symbolism of gold in this story? What three times is it used in the story? What characters are involved? Describe the scenes and then explain the symbolism of gold.
Essay Topic 3
Why would Tull's actions toward Jane be described as a conspiracy? Who is involved in hurting Jane? Is Tull acting along? If not, how is Tull getting other people to take action against Jane?
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