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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Smokejumpers died fighting the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Thirteen.

2. How many feet does a Smokejumper fall before his parachute opens?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seventy-five.

3. Who was the head of the Helena National Forest Canyon Ferry District?
(a) Charles Merriweather.
(b) Robert Jansson.
(c) Bill Harrison.
(d) Wag Dodge.

4. Who were the only permanent residents of the town near the author's cabin?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Firefighters.
(c) Sheep herders.
(d) Loggers.

5. What animal was Fish Creek known for having in abundance?
(a) Cabins and lodges.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Deer.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the U.S. Forest Service established?

2. How many men fought the Mann Gulch fire?

3. What did Rumsey fall into that caused him to stop running when he jumped from the crevice?

4. When did the author work for the Forest Service?

5. Who was destroying the food supply for the abundant animal population in the area?

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