People
Who are Nancy's friends we meet at the beginning the book (full names)?
Bess Marvin and George Fayne
What's the name of the mountain next to Shadow Ranch?
Shadow Mountain
What does Nancy order at the sandwich shop when she first lands in Arizona?
A soft drink
"This desert is full of surprises!"
George
What reason did Uncle Ed give for originally not wanting Nancy to investigate the mystery at Shadow Ranch?
"It's too dangerous for a girl"
Who is the infamous outlaw who supposedly cursed Shadow Ranch?
Dirk Valentine
Where did Alice and her missing father live?
Chicago
Name 3 items Mrs. Thurmond served in the first dinner Nancy had at the ranch.
Roast beef, beans, corn fritters, salad, apple pies.
"Umm, good old water"
Nancy
How does Nancy reply to Dave's request for a triple date to the square dance?
"Okay. Thank you."
Who are Nancy's aunt and uncle who own Shadow Ranch (full names)?
Edward and Elizabeth Rawley
Where in the Shadow Ranch kitchen was the trap door Nancy spotted on her first night there?
Under the stove
What main courses fit the girls eat in Phoenix for lunch?
Tacos and chili
"I hope your dad doesn't need that sweater very soon!"
George
What color are the horses Uncle Ed buys for breeding?
Palomino
Who is the Sheriff in town?
Sheriff Curtis
What is the name of the town where the barbecue and square dance were held?
Tumbleweed
What dessert does Mrs. Thurmond make as her "last meal"?
Lemon meringue pie
Name 4 items of food enjoyed at the barbecue.
Steaming meat, potato salad, spicy relish, Nancy's chocolate cake, ice cream, watermelon
Fill in the blank from Valentine's letter to Frances:
A little of my ___ has been converted to gold
Booty
Where was Ned during all of this?
What do Westerners call the narrow path Nancy and her friends navigated as an alternate route to come down the mountain after speaking to "Bursey" at the mountain cabin?
An eyebrow trail
What terrible midnight snack does Nancy force everyone to eat instead of cake?
Graham crackers and milk
"He's a real salty bulldogger!"
Dave
What does Nancy buy for Hannah at Mary Deer's shop?
A turquoise pill box