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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. What form is the final communication Norman receives from Jim?
(a) A long letter
(b) A short note
(c) An e-mail
(d) A fax

2. What does Norman and Paul's father do with them?
(a) Teaches them to play poker
(b) Shows them how to change the oil in the car
(c) Teaches them the proper techniques of fly fishing
(d) Gives them driving lessons

3. What happens when the family decides to leave?
(a) Norman offers to bring them back tomorrow.
(b) Jessie decides that she wants to stay.
(c) It finally stops raining.
(d) Norman and Paul have to push the truck out of the mud.

4. Why does Norman think that Paul stays close to him while fishing?
(a) Because Norman has the beer
(b) Because he thinks Norman is upset over the situation with Neal
(c) Because Paul has been feeling lonely lately
(d) Because Norman can always find the best fishing spots

5. Why does Norman think that Bill gives him this job?
(a) He is the best man for the job.
(b) He is the only one who can drive the truck.
(c) He has experience in fighting forest fires.
(d) He is punishing Norman for something he said.

Short Answer Questions

1. Norman's admiration for Bill makes Norman want to ______________________________________.

2. Who in the family becomes an expert fisherman?

3. Why does Paul invite Norman to stay the night at his house?

4. What effect does this work style have on the two men?

5. Why was it necessary to recruit a large number of unemployed men?

(see the answer key)

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