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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Goethe begin writing "Faust"?

2. Where was Pete Petrolle from?

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

4. How old was an old man named Peterson who told L'Amour a story?

5. After registering with the Marine Services Bureau, how long did L'Amour discover it might take before he would get a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who had all the advantages when it comes to adventure?

2. What types of hunger had L'Amour known in his life?

3. Why did L'Amour work so many jobs?

4. What type of work did L'Amour do in a veneer plant?

5. What would L'Amour do after being paid for skinning cattle?

6. Who was Pete Petrolle?

7. How did L'Amour describe his life?

8. What two reasons influenced L'Amour to drop out of school?

9. What did L'Amour do when he finally got to Barstow after working on a mine claim?

10. What did L'Amour believe that universities provided?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 5, L'Amour heard many a tale while wandering from job to job. Discuss the tales L'Amour heard and lessons he learned.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 6, L'Amour took a job where he was totally alone. Discuss the job and how it affected those who worked there.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 25, L'Amour discussed his ranch. Discuss L'Amour's ranch and its value to him.

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