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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 - 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after the storm, Venters wants to return to Cottonwoods, but what are his reasons?
(a) He must break his engagement to Jane.
(b) He must also get fresh horses.
(c) He must talk to Lassiter.
(d) He must kill Oldring.

2. When Bess is better, Venters gets a chance to explore the valley. What animals does he find evidence of?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Beaver, wildcats, and foxes.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Wolves.

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

4. Venters and his dog, Ring, stay in the oval canyon and watch as rustlers enter an opening to another canyon. What does this prove?
(a) The Oval is really shaped like a hand with fingers.
(b) The opening is Oldring's den.
(c) There is water through the opening.
(d) Nothing. The canyons all go in a circle.

5. How does Venters find the opening to Surprise Valley?
(a) He follows blood drops up the cliff.
(b) Ring goes into the opening and lead the way.
(c) There are small arrows engraved in the rocks leading him up the pass.
(d) He notices ancient marks in the rock that lead up a cliff.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the shooting, Venters moves Bess to a safe location, but returns to the oval valley. Why?

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

4. When confronted with the two riders in the canyon who shoot at him, what does Venters do?

5. What did Lassiter think of Frank Erne?

(see the answer key)

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