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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. Norman and Paul's father is as passionate about _____________________ as he is about religion.
(a) metal detecting
(b) stamp collecting
(c) fly fishing
(d) cooking

2. What happens at the end of the season?
(a) Norman runs into Jim in town.
(b) Norman takes a well-deserved vacation.
(c) Norman and Jim go fishing together.
(d) Norman gets married.

3. Why was it necessary to recruit a large number of unemployed men?
(a) Because so many men called in sick
(b) Because so many men were injured
(c) Because the fire was so large
(d) Because no one else wanted to work on this job

4. What is packing considered to be?
(a) A nuisance
(b) A useful thing to know
(c) A requirement
(d) An art form

5. Norman's work breaking up the rocks does not impress Bill any more than ______________________________________________________.
(a) someone reciting the alphabet
(b) Norman's hard work fighting a fire earlier in the season
(c) Norman's packing abilities
(d) Norman's academic standing

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Norman refuse to complain to Jim about his sawing?

2. Why do Norman and Paul have to move to a new fishing hole?

3. What does Norman dream about on his walk into town?

4. What does Norman think of this last bit of information?

5. Which men does Jim especially pick on in camp?

(see the answer key)

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