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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was L'Amour's father's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Librarian.

2. How old was L'Amour when he obtained his first job?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.

3. How old was L'Amour when he made his first attempt at creative writing?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

4. After L'Amour ate his only can of food, how far was it to the town where he was headed?
(a) 35 miles.
(b) 40 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 45 miles.

5. Where did L'Amour read "Don Juan"?
(a) On an Arab dhow.
(b) In a library.
(c) On a beach.
(d) In a restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Doubtful Canyon?

2. When was L'Amour's great-grandfather killed and scalped?

3. How old was Pete Boering when L'Amour met him?

4. What Indian territory surrounded Stein's Pass?

5. Near what peak did the Apache that Peterson lived with plan to attack?

(see the answer key)

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