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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. On three occasions, how long did L'Amour go without eating anything?

2. In Chapter 1, when was L'Amour in Singapore?

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

4. Where did L'Amour go to high school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did L'Amour say that it was an act of kindness when the Roman soldiers gave Jesus a drink of vinegar on the cross?

2. Why did L'Amour have to walk from Death Valley?

3. What was L'Amour's view of education?

4. Describe the steelworker who started following the rails with L'Amour.

5. What was old man Peterson's story?

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

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

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

9. What did L'Amour have to say about plots in stories?

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

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 11-12, L'Amour discussed how writers obtained ideas for their writing. Discuss some ways writers obtained ideas for writing.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 8 L'Amour discussed how writers learn their trade. Discuss L'Amour's view of writing and his efforts to write.

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