Jed Hatton Quiz Winner

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Congratulations, HANNAH HAYWOOD. You are the random winner from the seven (7) entries that got 100% on their answers. Email me ASAP with your mailing address.

I have noticed a trend. Those who send their answers in right away (like the same day or the next day after the quiz goes up), do not do as well as the entries who wait a few days, pondering and checking their answers. Just an interesting observation. 👁️

Scroll down to see the correct answers (and in some cases, an explanation if it was a confusing question). Here are the entries who got 100%. Random.org chose #4, Hannah.

1. Anna P.
2. Kinsey R.
3. Emma M.
4. Hannah H.
5. Trinity S.
6. Ellie B.
7. Natalie L.

PRIZE – The Last Circle C 2024 Calendar

I have one precious Circle C calendar left, and now that January is on its way out, the calendars will become less popular. So, the winner of the Jed Hatton quiz will get the very “last of its kind” 2024 Circle C calendar. When I say “last of its kind,” it means I probably won’t create any more of these. They are a lot of work, and they are very limited as far as being able to sell them.

How Well Do You Know Jed Hatton?

1. In which book do we first meet Jed Hatton, and in which book does he return?
   • A. Long Ride Home and Heartbreak Trail
   • B. Dangerous Decision and Courageous Love
   • C. Family Secret and Thick as Thieves
2. Of what crime has Jed Hatton been accused when we first meet him?
   • A. Robbery
   • B. Murder
   • C. Assault
3. Who is the alleged victim of Jed’s crime?
   • A. Mr. Simmons, the owner of the jewelry store
   • B. Mr. Thompson, the telegrapher
   • C. Mr. Slater, the baggage clerk
4. Which Carter brother believes Jed is “as guilty as they come”?
   • A. Justin
   • B. Chad
   • C. Mitch
5. To which town has Jed’s trial been moved in order to keep him from being lynched (hung)?
   • A. Merced
   • B. Modesto
   • C. Madera
6. What verdict does Justin share with his family after the trial?
   • A. Jed has been found guilty.
   • B. Jed has been found not guilty.
   • C. There was a mistrial, and it must be rescheduled.
7. Why does Sheriff Tate ride out to the Circle C and interrupt the family’s breakfast?
   • A. To share the news that Jed escaped custody and was shot.
   • B. To share the news that Jed never made it to San Quentin and is on the loose.
   • C. To share the news that Jed escaped custody, is armed, and is headed back to town.
8. Who is Jed Hatton’s first hostage?
   • A. Virginia Foster
   • B. Andrea Carter
   • C. Rosa Garduno
9. Why does Jed decide to take Andi as a hostage? (Note. This question caused a bit of difficulty. Andi tells Jed that Virginia cries and faints too much, but that is not the reason he chooses Andi. Jed decides to take Andi AFTER she tells Jed that her brother is his lawyer (page 107). Although Jed would have most likely taken Andi even if she had NOT volunteered, I accepted either “B” or “C” as the correct answer (but not “A”).
   • A. Because Virginia cries too much and faints.
   • B. Because Andi is Jed’s lawyer’s sister, which makes her a more valuable hostage.
   • C. Because Andi volunteers to go with him.
10. What kindness does Jed show Andi when he’s on the run with her?
    • A. He allows Andi to spend extra time in the creek to cool off.
    • B. He spreads his blanket over Andi when she’s cold and scared that night.
    • C. He kindles a small fire to let Andi warm up that evening.
11. Andi is finally convinced of Jed’s guilt when he . . .
    • A. shoots her.
    • B. rides off and abandons her.
    • C. shows her the stolen gold dust.
12. Which words from Jed’s mouth restore Andi’s memory, after he has been recaptured?
    • A. “I sure remember you, little lady.”
    • B. “You sure had a lot of pluck to sass me the way you did.”
    • C. “Goin’ somewhere, little lady?”
13. In Courageous Love, what is Jed doing on the occasion when he and Andi meet up again?
    • A. He is making sure Riley can’t go for the sheriff.
    • B. He is driving the “getaway” buggy for Procopio.
    • C. He is helping Procopio and Vega rob and trash Justin’s home.
14. How is it that Jed Hatton is out of San Quentin Penitentiary?
    • A. He broke out with the help of others.
    • B. His appeal went through, he was retried, and he was given a lighter sentence.
    • C. He served his time and was released.
15. How does Jed show Andi kindness in Procopio’s camp?
    • A. He brings her extra portions of food when the others aren’t looking.
    • B. He carries heavy water buckets and helps her with firewood.
    • C. He stands up for her and protects her when the other men mock her.
16. What is Jed’s ultimate show of loyalty to Andi?
    • A. He saves Andi’s life and helps her get Sammy out of harm’s way.
    • B. He finds Riley and gets them both out of camp.
    • C. He distracts Vega and the others so Andi can get away.
17. A few years later (Stranger in the Glade), Jed and Andi meet again. What is the occasion of their meeting?
    • A. Andi is in the bank when Jed and two others rob it.
    • B. Jed comes to Memory Creek Ranch looking for work.
    • C. Andi finds Jed collapsed on her back porch during a storm.
18. Where is Riley when Jed and Andi meet?
    • A. on a 3-week cattle drive with Chad
    • B. in town running errands
    • C. in the barn
19. Why has Jed sought Andi out?
    • A. to ask forgiveness for twice being part of Andi’s kidnapping.
    • B. to warn Andi that a specter from her past is after her.
    • C. to tell her the good news that he has served his time and is a new man.
20. What is Jed’s final act of kindness toward Andi?
    • A. He gives his life to protect her and baby Jared.
    • B. He hides her in the hayloft to keep her safe from her enemies.
    • C. He turns himself in and is shot by the sheriff.