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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the author believe started the forest fire at Fish Creek?
(a) Local hoodlums.
(b) The sheep herders.
(c) The fire deparment.
(d) The homesteaders.

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

3. When did the author work for the Forest Service?
(a) During World War II.
(b) During the Korean War.
(c) During World War I.
(d) During college.

4. What did the author do during the Mann Gulch fire when he remembered his experience at the Fish Creek fire?
(a) Drove back into town and bought goggles.
(b) Drove out to the fire to talk with the firefighters.
(c) Drove home to Seely Lake.
(d) Drove to pick up his brother-in-law to go see the fire.

5. Who told the author about the Mann Gulch fire when he came to town?
(a) The postmistress.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) The shop keeper.
(d) The fire marshall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Mrs. Brown say to the author when she opened the door?

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

4. How many Smokejumpers died fighting the Mann Gulch fire?

5. What color was the face of the ghost walking next to the author on the mountain?

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