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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 27 and 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What book did L'Amour review that began his study of Africa?
(a) Out of Africa.
(b) How I Found Livingstone.
(c) The Africa Background Outlined.
(d) Through the Dark Continent.

2. Where was the first place that L'Amour looked for a job in Los Angeles?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Factory.
(c) Grocery store.
(d) Docks.

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

4. How many books were in the reading room of the Seaman's Institute?
(a) 200-250.
(b) 150.
(c) 500.
(d) 300-400.

5. In California in the 1920s, how long was a boxing bout?
(a) 6 rounds.
(b) 4 rounds.
(c) 5 rounds.
(d) 3 rounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much gold was L'Amour able to pan when he was at the mine?

2. How far did L'Amour have to walk to mail his manuscripts in Chapter 15?

3. Where did L'Amour eat breakfast with an old man who gave him a ride in Chapter 4?

4. What was the name of the magazine that published the first modern stories of science fiction?

5. What book did L'Amour read by Malcom Rogers?

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