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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 was it said that paper was invented?

2. When did I-Tsing make a pilgrimage to India and the islands to study Buddhism?

3. Who was the main character of L'Amour's novel "The Walking Drum"?

4. In what region did many of the black empires exist?

5. How large is the desert of Taklamakan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the New Madrid earthquake?

2. Why did L'Amour regret not stealing some books?

3. How did L'Amour learn about the "Sejarah Melayu"?

4. How did L'Amour believe that young people who loitered in the streets or gathered in gangs could find their way in the world?

5. What were some social activities that were popular in the West?

6. Who was Bodhidharma?

7. How was L'Amour first able to learn the stories from Iran's great Book of Kings?

8. After World War II when L'Amour was living in Los Angeles, where would L'Amour often go?

9. Who was Singapore Charlie?

10. Why did L'Amour believe he should have known better when he thought the U.S.S. Boise would get him home in 4-4 ½ days?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the beginning of Chapter 7 is a quote about daring to do hard things. Discuss how L'Amour was a person who didn't hesitate to do hard things.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 3, L'Amour drifted down to the sea for a job. Discuss L'Amour's experiences as a seaman.

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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