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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lassiter tells Jane of his past life, what was he?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He was a sheriff.
(c) He was a Texas Ranger.
(d) He was a doctor.

2. When Venters finally catches up to Black Star, what does he think has happened to the horse?
(a) The race has killed the horse.
(b) He broke his leg.
(c) He threw Jerry.
(d) He disappeared into the sage.

3. At the beginning of the book, Jane waits for the churchmen. What will the churchmen attack Jane for?
(a) Her right to befriend a Gentile.
(b) Venters is a terrible employee.
(c) Jane is too rich and needs to give some of her land away.
(d) Jane doesn't give enough money to the church.

4. After Lassiter is grazed by a bullet, Jane and Lassiter hear an approaching horse. Who is it?
(a) Black Star.
(b) Bells.
(c) Wrangle.
(d) Night.

5. As Lassiter and Venters stand in the shadow of Balancing Rock, what does Lassiter share with Venters?
(a) That Balancing Rock will not roll.
(b) His love of rolling rocks.
(c) That he knows another way into Surprise Valley.
(d) That Balancing Rock has ancient writings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Jane get her horses?

2. When Lassiter appears, what does Jane offer that enrages Tull?

3. What does Venters name the rock at the entrance to Surprise Valley?

4. What is Withersteen House?

5. What do Bess and Venters take back with them to their camp?

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