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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Venters take back to camp with him on his first visit to the cliff dweller's cave?
(a) Bone dust.
(b) Gold.
(c) Pottery.
(d) Food from the dwellings.

2. After Lassiter visits Surprise Valley, what is the plan Venters comes up with?
(a) Escape to Texas.
(b) Go to town for horse in disguise for Bess.
(c) Steal horses and run to California.
(d) Escape to Salt Lake.

3. What was Jane's vow to Milly Erne?
(a) That she would avenge her death.
(b) That she would find her daughter.
(c) That if a man ever came to avenge her death, Jane would stop him.
(d) That she would never let any murder happen again.

4. When Venters returns with the horses after the race, what news does he hear from his friend?
(a) That Lassiter left town.
(b) That Lassiter killed Tull.
(c) That Lassiter is in love with Jane.
(d) That Lassiter stole from Jane.

5. Venters goes to find the red herd, but he also wants to do something very specific. What is it?
(a) Camp and fish.
(b) Sleep under the stars.
(c) Practice shooting.
(d) Find Oldring's retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just after the rustlers pass Venters and his dog in the canyon, Ring turns and growls at two riders coming right at them. Who is one of the riders?

2. When Venters has his encounter on his way back into Cottonwoods, what horse is Jerry Card riding?

3. After Venters shoots the two riders in the oval valley, what does he do with the dead body?

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

5. After Lassiter leaves Surprise Valley, what is the secret Bess reveals to Venters?

(see the answer key)

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