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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. At Reese Ranch during haying season, what job is usually given to whichever Hebner boy happens to be twelve to fourteen years old?
(a) Running the scatter rake.
(b) Stackman.
(c) Lunch distribution.
(d) Stacker team driver.

2. How does Pete convince Good Help to leave the hay crew, without actually firing him?
(a) Pete offers to fire Wisdom and let Good Help do the work of two men.
(b) Pete offers to fire Jick and let Good Help do the work of two men.
(c) Pete convinces him that haying season is over.
(d) Pete explains he has to cut everyone's wages.

3. On Thursday while Mac is away, where does Isodor plan to go?
(a) To join Mac in Missoula.
(b) To check on Walter's ranch.
(c) To deliver supplies to fire lookouts.
(d) To join Mac in Butte.

4. How does Paul show his trust in Mac and the new firefighting strategy?
(a) He offers to delay reporting their status until the last moment in the evening.
(b) He offers to delay reporting their status until the last moment in the morning.
(c) He offers to lie in his report.
(d) He offers to "forget" to report.

5. What is the real first name of Mac?
(a) Alec.
(b) Earl.
(c) Varick.
(d) Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Fourth of July Picnic, who helps Pete make ice cream?

2. What firefighting strategy does Stanley offer to Mac, following his observations about the opposite slope?

3. Who is the fiddle player at the square dance?

4. On the Fourth of July, where does the square dance take place?

5. Who is the dispatcher at the ranger station?

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