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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. In Chapter 4, where was the machinist from who was headed to a job in El Paso?
(a) Shreveport.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Biloxi.
(d) Jacksonville.

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

3. Where did L'Amour go after his suitcase was stolen?
(a) Santa Clara.
(b) Oxnard.
(c) Barstow.
(d) Fresno.

4. How fast would a camel travel?
(a) 2 ½ to 3 mph.
(b) 1 to 2 mph.
(c) 10 mph.
(d) 4 mph.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far did L'Amour travel with his boss when he went to work on a claim in Chapter 7?

2. What instrument did Harry Warren (Shorty) play?

3. What author did L'Amour think he might emulate at the end of Chapter 6?

4. In what battle was General George Crook fought to a standstill?

5. After L'Amour ate his only can of food, how far was it to the town where he was headed?

(see the answer key)

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