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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook, and a Hole in the Sky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Norman admire Bill?
(a) Because he is a packer
(b) Because he calls his mother
(c) Because he reads the Bible
(d) Because he always tells the truth

2. What does Norman learn from a young waitress at dinner?
(a) What tonight's specials are
(b) What clubs are open late
(c) That she knows where Bill's dog is
(d) Where he should stay in town

3. Norman's admiration for Bill makes Norman want to ______________________________________.
(a) take a course in packing
(b) name his first child after Bill
(c) give him a large gift
(d) do something to impress Bill

4. Why is Jessie angry at Norman?
(a) Because he forgot to put the picnic basket in the car
(b) Because he left him at the bend of the river to go fishing by himself
(c) Because he insulted her mother
(d) Because he will not teach her how to fly fish

5. What kind of work is breaking up rock?
(a) Dangerous
(b) Satisfying
(c) Boring
(d) Pleasurable

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean come to realize?

2. Norman is a fly fisherman and Jessie's brother is a __________________________.

3. Who in the family becomes an expert fisherman?

4. How much time does Norman spend on this job?

5. How much do the crew members win?

(see the answer key)

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