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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Venters block the entrance to Surprise Valley?
(a) He stacks rocks up to cover the entrance.
(b) He leaves the dogs to guard the entrance.
(c) He covers it with thorny branches.
(d) He builds a makeshift fence.

2. On her way to Collier Brandt's house, Jane sees Tull. What does he scold her for?
(a) For not marrying him.
(b) For hiring Lassiter.
(c) For not dressing properly in town.
(d) For not being in church.

3. When Venters takes Bess to Surprise Valley, she awakens and think she hears a waterfall. What is she really hearing?
(a) Ancient voices.
(b) The stream running through the valley.
(c) The wind in the valley.
(d) Shooting in the distance.

4. What ancient discovery does Venters find in Surprise Valley?
(a) Ancient cliff dwellers.
(b) Rock tablet with ancient writings.
(c) Ancient rock formations.
(d) Prehistoric animal bones.

5. When Jane asks Lassiter to be her rider, what does that mean?
(a) To guard her house at night.
(b) To ride the sage everyday and look for intruders.
(c) To be in charge of cattle and horses and ranges.
(d) To watch Black Night and Star.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are there four separate entrances to the Brandt's house?

2. Who's house does Jane visit in the Gentile village?

3. Who is being entertained at the Brandt house?

4. When Venters gets into the oval valley, who does he leave to watch his horse?

5. What does Lassiter say when Jane offers him to be a rider for her?

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