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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Mrs. Brown say to the author when she opened the door?
(a) "Come in and have some hot coffee. You must be cold."
(b) "Come in and tell me what is happening out there."
(c) "Come in and lie down. You look very white."
(d) "Come in and sit by the fire and tell me how your father is."

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

4. Where was the Fish Creek fire when the author finally stopped running?
(a) Directly behind him.
(b) East of him.
(c) Both in front of and behind him.
(d) West of him.

5. How did the author describe the sound of the fire getting very close?
(a) Like the sound of cracking bones.
(b) Like the sound of breaking glass.
(c) Like the sound of whistles.
(d) Like the sound of a waterfall.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was the author when he joined the Forest Service?

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

3. How long did the author hear stories about the Mann Gulch fire before he felt he needed to see it himself?

4. Who did the author believe started the forest fire at Fish Creek?

5. Who did the author first think the voice he heard in the fire belonged to?

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