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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Venters shoots the two riders in the oval valley, what does he do with the dead body?
(a) Drags it to a corner and covers it with rocks.
(b) Dumps it in the river.
(c) Puts it on his horse and carries it back to camp.
(d) Leaves it for the coyotes.

2. When Jane's riders disappear, what does Judkins tell her happened to them?
(a) The riders were "called in" by the churchmen.
(b) The riders aren't gone; they are hiding in Deception Canyon.
(c) The riders are working for Tull on his ranch.
(d) The riders are all dead.

3. What does Oldring really do for a living?
(a) Farms.
(b) Owns a cattle ranch.
(c) Trains Arabian horses.
(d) Pans and digs for gold.

4. After Venters says goodbye to Lassiter, what new worry comes to his mind?
(a) That he never wants to leave.
(b) That he may still love Jane.
(c) That Lassiter will betray him.
(d) That he can be tracked to Surprise Valley.

5. What does Jane want more than anything else for Lassiter?
(a) For Lassiter to give her back her horse.
(b) To let her shoot his guns.
(c) To change his mind about killing Mormons.
(d) For Lassiter to propose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jane sends Judkins to town to find out about the disappearance of her riders. What does Judkins discover?

2. While Venters is in Surprise Valley, Jane brings a guest into her home. Who?

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

4. After the visit from the Bishop, what does Lassiter tell Jane about her employees?

5. Who does Jane think is the "unseen hand"?

(see the answer key)

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