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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the author when he was startled to see a terribly burned deer?
(a) Standing at the base of the mountain.
(b) Standing at Willow Creek.
(c) Fighting the fire at Fish Creek.
(d) Sitting on Mrs. Brown's porch.

2. What quality of Dodge's led to his escape from death by the fire?
(a) His ability to remain calm.
(b) His ability to follow the smoke.
(c) His ability to use tools.
(d) His ability to run.

3. How many men fought the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) 750.
(b) 450.
(c) 300.
(d) 900.

4. Where did the author stand to fight the Fish Creek fire?
(a) To the right side of it.
(b) Behind it.
(c) In front of it.
(d) To the left side of it.

5. What did Jansson send up to the survivors of the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) Food, blankets, and water.
(b) A doctor and more firefighters.
(c) A doctor, food, and assistance.
(d) A doctor, litter, blankets, and blood plasma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Fish Creek fire actually burn?

2. What kind of boots was the author wearing while running in the Fish Creek fire?

3. Who told the author about the Mann Gulch fire when he came to town?

4. For what did the fire fighters hope to use Fish Creek?

5. Where did Gisborne die?

(see the answer key)

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