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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the burned and disabled deer die?
(a) At the base of the mountain.
(b) On a burning log.
(c) On the road.
(d) In the creek.

2. For what organization did the Smokejumpers work?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Army.
(c) The National Guard.
(d) The Forest Service.

3. What kind of boots was the author wearing while running in the Fish Creek fire?
(a) Rubber boots.
(b) Hunting boots.
(c) Hobnail boots.
(d) Riding boots.

4. Where had the author's boots come from?
(a) Sears and Roebucks.
(b) The army surplus store.
(c) The general store in town.
(d) Farm and Fleet.

5. What did the Fish Creek fire sound like as the author looked for an escape?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A whooshing sound.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) A freight train.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Mrs. Brown?

3. Where did the author stand to fight the Fish Creek fire?

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

5. Where did the fire starters assume the Fish Creek fire would travel?

(see the answer key)

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