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Life in the Far West by George Frederick Ruxton
Contributed by: Day
  • 1. What is the primary focus of George Frederick Ruxton's writings?
A) Historical politics
B) European culture
C) Life and experiences in the American West
D) Urban life in the East
  • 2. Which natural feature did Ruxton often describe in his work?
A) Mountains
B) Oceans
C) Plains
D) Deserts
  • 3. What type of animal did Ruxton frequently encounter during his travels?
A) Elephants
B) Tigers
C) Kangaroos
D) Bison
  • 4. In what year was 'Life in the Far West' primarily published?
A) 1849
B) 1851
C) 1855
D) 1845
  • 5. Which profession did Ruxton hold aside from being a writer?
A) Politician
B) Farmer
C) Artist
D) Explorer
  • 6. What writing style is Ruxton known for?
A) Simple and concise
B) Descriptive and vivid
C) Dry and technical
D) Abstract and philosophical
  • 7. Ruxton often highlighted the life of which specific group?
A) City dwellers
B) Mountain men
C) Cowboys exclusively
D) Indigenous communities only
  • 8. What kind of challenges does Ruxton describe facing in the Far West?
A) High living costs
B) Excessive wealth and luxury problems
C) Harsh weather and scarcity of resources
D) Urban crime
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