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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first thing the author noticed about the ghost standing next to him?
(a) He wore thick yellow gloves.
(b) He wore a good pair of climbing boots.
(c) He wore a good pair of goggles.
(d) He wore a yellow jacket.

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

3. Where did the author go after climbing over the ridge away from the Fish Creek fire?
(a) The fishing lodge he had read about in a brochure.
(b) The hunting lodge used by the locals in the winter.
(c) The hunting lodge where he and his father had hunted together.
(d) The fishing lodge owned by his father's cousin.

4. How long did the author hear stories about the Mann Gulch fire before he felt he needed to see it himself?
(a) About five days.
(b) About two days.
(c) About a week.
(d) About ten days.

5. What did the author do when he reached the mountain ridge, having escaped the Fish Creek fire?
(a) Cried.
(b) Sat down to rest.
(c) Took in huge gulps of air.
(d) Put out the fire on his shoelaces.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the author say he saw while fighting the Fish Creek fire?

3. When did the author first notice the Mann Gulch fire?

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

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

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