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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What quality of Dodge's led to his escape from death by the fire?
(a) His ability to remain calm.
(b) His ability to run.
(c) His ability to follow the smoke.
(d) His ability to use tools.

2. How long is the Smokejumper's parachute fall from the plane to the ground?
(a) Five minutes.
(b) A minute.
(c) Thirty seconds.
(d) Two minutes.

3. Who invented the "escape fire?"
(a) Robert Harrison.
(b) Robert Jansson.
(c) Henry Thol.
(d) Wag Dodge.

4. What kind of boots was the author wearing while running in the Fish Creek fire?
(a) Hunting boots.
(b) Rubber boots.
(c) Riding boots.
(d) Hobnail boots.

5. How did Dodge survive the fire?
(a) By laying face-down in the ashes of his escape fire.
(b) By running through the fire to a cool spot.
(c) By laying face down in the smoldering grass.
(d) By running into an opening in the reef.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would have happened had the author stepped across the fire immediately when it jumped the trail?

2. What did Mrs. Brown say to the author when she opened the door?

3. Where did the firefighters go as the fire spread toward them in Fish Creek?

4. Where did the Fish Creek fire actually burn?

5. What are the natural components of a blowup?

(see the answer key)

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