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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 pages 308-320.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While waiting for the square dance, what criticism does Ray make of Jick?
(a) He says Jick should be a better friend.
(b) He says Jick should have ridden in the rodeo.
(c) He says Jick is lazy.
(d) He says Jick thinks too much.

2. What position does Jick take in the firefighting effort?
(a) Fire lookout.
(b) Assistant to Stanley.
(c) Assistant to Mac.
(d) Water carrier.

3. After a lightning storm on August 25, how many fires are burning in Mac's English Creek district?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

4. After leaving Canada Dan, why does Stanley scold Jick when he starts to open the gate to a cabin?
(a) The cabin would be dangerous shelter in a storm, due to its tin roof.
(b) The owner of the cabin could have a weapon.
(c) The gate has a sign that states, "No Trespassing."
(d) It's dangerous to touch a wire fence during an electrical storm.

5. Who goes into town to fetch the extra lunches?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Velma.
(c) Jick.
(d) Lisabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, who drags Jick down a hillside?

2. Jick thinks Ray has a romantic interest in which local girl?

3. What task does Mac assign to Jick, for the time that he will be away?

4. At the beginning of Part 2, where is Mac required to go?

5. How does Mac sardonically describe the new firefighting strategy to Wisdom?

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