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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was the author's cabin located?
(a) In Missoula, Montana.
(b) In Smiley Lake, Montanta.
(c) In Mann Gulch, Montana.
(d) In Seeley Lake, Montana.

3. Where was the author when he saw smoke coming out of black holes in the snow?
(a) While returning home from the Fish Creek fire.
(b) While hunting in Fish Creek.
(c) While ice fishing on the lake.
(d) While staying in Lolo Hot Springs.

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

5. What did the author say he saw while fighting the Fish Creek fire?
(a) A ghost.
(b) Farmers moving their cows.
(c) Lightening strike a tree.
(d) A house on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Fish Creek fire actually burn?

2. Where did the author begin running when the Fish Creek fire caught at the next fire line?

3. What happened when the fire hit the water's edge?

4. Where was the author when he was startled to see a terribly burned deer?

5. Where did the fire starters light the forest fire in Fish Creek?

(see the answer key)

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