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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After the race with Jerry Card, what does Venters do next?
2. What did Lassiter think of Frank Erne?
3. After Lassiter leaves Surprise Valley and Bess reveals a new secret, why had Bess never told Venters about her secret before?
4. Venters tells Bess he must return to Cottonwoods after the storm but will come right back. What does he tell Bess he is returning for?
5. What did Frank Erne do to the new preacher in town?
Short Essay Questions
1. Venters gives a tribute to Jane when he faces Tull. How does Jane react to this? Describe the range of her emotions.
2. What is Venter's reaction to Bess finding gold? Why does he feel this way? What freedom can this buy for the couple?
3. Why is Jane angered when she meets Bess? What else does Jane discover when she and Lassiter meet with Bess and Venters?
4. When Venters tells Bess he must return to Cottonwoods for supplies, what does she think? Why does Bess not feel worthy of Venters attention? What has changed Venters since he came to the valley?
5. Even though Jane knows that the house has been fired, she doesn't look back. Why? Is this part of her "giving up?"
6. Why is Bess afraid to tell Venters about the gold? What does she think he will do? Why?
7. When Venters arrives back at Jane's house from Surprise Valley, how has Venters changed? How have his feelings toward Jane changed? Why is this important?
8. Lassiter arrives in Surprise Valley and meets Bess. He studies her, and, then, suddenly rises to leave. What is Lassiter thinking? What do you think he has figured out about Bess?
9. When Lassiter leaves Jane alone to pursue the men he's been looking for, he asks her what would she prefer her fate be? Why? Is this another sign of giving up? What would give her new life?
10. What is the symbolism of Jane giving her horses to Venters and Bess? How does this show forgiveness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Is the character of Oldring good or bad? Describe the stories about Oldring that are bad. Describe the stories about Oldring that are good. In the end, how do you feel about this character? Can you imagine this story without him? Why? Why not?
Essay Topic 2
Consider Jane's blindness to Mormonism. When does she break the cycle? Give examples when she defies the church.
Essay Topic 3
What is important about the imagery of the cliff dwellers? Why is this important to the story? How are the lives of the dwellers connected to Venters and Bess or Lassiter and Jane? Why do you believe the author used cliff dwellers in the story? What does it add to the story of the valley?
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