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

2. How old was an old man named Peterson who told L'Amour a story?
(a) 58.
(b) 64.
(c) 75.
(d) 80.

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

4. How many holes for concrete piers could most men dig?
(a) 2 ½.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. Where did Russian Joe Smith get picked up?
(a) Shanghai.
(b) Bangkok.
(c) Hanoi.
(d) Peking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author was L'Amour reading when a pedantic professor gave him a ride?

2. How old was L'Amour when he made his first attempt at creative writing?

3. In Chapter 12, how much did an Irishman loan L'Amour?

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

5. How many days was L'Amour supposed to work a claim in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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