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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the nationality of the man who was able to dig 4 holes a day for concrete piers along with L'Amour?
(a) Dutch.
(b) French.
(c) German.
(d) Norwegian.

2. What was the usual occupation of the last man who tried to stay at the mine?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Teacher.

3. Where did L'Amour go to high school?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) South Dakota.
(c) Texas.
(d) North Dakota.

4. What animal did Cheng Ho bring back from Africa for the emperor's zoo?
(a) Giraffe.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Rhinoceros.

5. Near what peak did the Apache that Peterson lived with plan to attack?
(a) Blackburn.
(b) Whitney.
(c) Stein's.
(d) Elias.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did "Little Blue Books" cost?

2. Where was Pete Petrolle from?

3. What was L'Amour's father's occupation?

4. What was the name of the boxing magazine published in St. Paul?

5. How old was L'Amour when he left school?

(see the answer key)

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