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Janet Dailey's "Touch the Wind" Quiz

Besides her Calder family series, this is my favorite Dailey book. I hope you enjoy the quiz...and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by kadaun. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kadaun

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
178

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was this novel published? Hint

1980

1985

1983

1977

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Sheila's fiance? Hint

Kevin

Steve

Brad

John

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the leader of the rebel band who captured Sheila and took her to their hideout? Hint

Laredo

Cesar

Juan

Rafaga

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sheila tried to escape, and was punished for it. What was that method of punishment? Hint

She was only yelled at/lectured to

She was locked in her room and not fed for three days

She was tied to a post and whipped

She was bound, tied to a chair, and slapped around

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Question 5 of 10

5. Laredo told Sheila he missed something back home. What was it? Hint

A huge, juicy cheeseburger and greasy french fries

Steak and baked potato

His mom's home cooking

A hot butterscotch sundae wiith whipped cream, nuts and cherry on top

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sheila was given a horse. What was the horse's name? Hint

Arriba

Amiga

Poncho

Ocho

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Question 7 of 10

7. One of the band members tried to rape Sheila, and she defended herself, marking him. How did she do this, and was thus able to prove her claims she was attacked? Hint

She shot him

She stabbed him

She scratched his face

She gave him a black eye and other bruises

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rafaga and Sheila were leaving the camp to do something when they were spotted by a soldier patrol. What were they planning to do? Hint

Get supplies for the camp

Get word to her parents she was okay

Get married

Break someone out of jail

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the soldier camp, Laredo shared with Sheila what his real name was. What was it? Hint

Brian Winslow

Scott Ludlow

David Wilson

Kevin Rogers

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the final sentence of the book? Hint

"Her choice was made."

"She ran to him."

"She loved him, and that was enough for her."

"He was her lover, her husband, the father of her baby...and to hell with everyone else."

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was this novel published?

Answer: 1977

This was Janet's first long novel after writing at least one book set in each state for Harlequin Romance.

2. What was the name of Sheila's fiance?

Answer: Brad

Brad turned out to be a real jerk...and Sheila was much better off without him!

3. What was the name of the leader of the rebel band who captured Sheila and took her to their hideout?

Answer: Rafaga

Rafaga, meaning "like the wind."

4. Sheila tried to escape, and was punished for it. What was that method of punishment?

Answer: She was tied to a post and whipped

It was a harsh punishment, but one that made sense to those in the band.

5. Laredo told Sheila he missed something back home. What was it?

Answer: A hot butterscotch sundae wiith whipped cream, nuts and cherry on top

An ice cream sundae does sound good!

6. Sheila was given a horse. What was the horse's name?

Answer: Arriba

She loved the horse, and it was shot out from under her during her escape attempt.

7. One of the band members tried to rape Sheila, and she defended herself, marking him. How did she do this, and was thus able to prove her claims she was attacked?

Answer: She stabbed him

It was no less than he deserved...

8. Rafaga and Sheila were leaving the camp to do something when they were spotted by a soldier patrol. What were they planning to do?

Answer: Get married

They barely left the camp, on their way to get married, before they were spotted.

9. In the soldier camp, Laredo shared with Sheila what his real name was. What was it?

Answer: Scott Ludlow

Interesting factoid: Laredo appears in one of Janet Dailey's Calder books, years after the events of TTW, and is "paired up with" Jessy Calder.

10. What is the final sentence of the book?

Answer: "She ran to him."

Janet was later asked if there would ever be a sequel to TTW. The reply was no, but she did say what happened to Rafaga and Sheila:
Rafaga's real name was Raul Cordero. He and Sheila got married and their son was named Diego. Through her father, Raul and Scott (Laredo) gained amnesty, and the Corderos had a ranch in Mexico.

Source: Author kadaun

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