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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose translation of the Shah-nama did L'Amour prefer?
(a) Reuben Levy.
(b) Andrew Barett.
(c) Peter Davidson.
(d) William Wright.

2. Who was one of the regular writers in "The Saturday Evening Post"?
(a) Whit Burnett.
(b) Clarence Budgington Kelland.
(c) William Saroyan.
(d) H. L. Mencken.

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

4. When was L'Amour's great-grandfather killed and scalped?
(a) 1843.
(b) 1862.
(c) 1796.
(d) 1799.

5. At the end of Chapter 22, what country did L'Amour mention that was invaded many times, but never invaded anyone?
(a) China.
(b) Persia.
(c) India.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did L'Amour spend in Los Angeles?

2. What book by Byron might have been found on L'Amour's bookshelves?

3. In Chapter 4, where was the machinist from who was headed to a job in El Paso?

4. How many days did it usually take the U.S.S. Boise to travel from Europe to the U.S.?

5. When did L'Amour sell his first short story for cash?

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