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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Smokejumpers died fighting the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Fourteen.

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

3. What did the Smokejumpers of Mann Gulch wear to protect their heads on the jump?
(a) Football helmets.
(b) Army helmets.
(c) Pillow helmets.
(d) Wrestling helmets.

4. Who was Mrs. Brown?
(a) The postmistress.
(b) The owner of the lodge.
(c) The wife of the owner of the lodge.
(d) The telephone operator.

5. Why were Sylvia and Hellman not suffering from their burns?
(a) Their injuries were covered with novacaine.
(b) Their nerve endings were destroyed.
(c) They were in a state of shock.
(d) They were heavily sedated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important piece of equipment was broken in the parachute landing at Mann Gulch?

2. Who did Rumsey and Sallee find ahead of them while they were running from the fire?

3. What is a "fire whirl?"

4. What question did the author ask Mrs. Brown before leaving the lodge?

5. What would have happened had the author stepped across the fire immediately when it jumped the trail?

(see the answer key)

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