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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who named the area around Mann Gulch the "Gates of the Mountains?"
(a) Clark and Simon.
(b) Smith and Gulch.
(c) Merriweather and Smith.
(d) Lewis and Clark.

2. For what did the fire fighters hope to use Fish Creek?
(a) A starting point for wetting brush.
(b) A landing strip for airplanes.
(c) A fire line to stop the fire.
(d) A meeting place for firefighters.

3. What was one reasonable cause of the Mann Gulch fire advanced by scientists?
(a) A thunderhead which sat on the fire.
(b) Fire whirls.
(c) A second lightning strike.
(d) Crown fire.

4. Where had the author's boots come from?
(a) Farm and Fleet.
(b) The general store in town.
(c) Sears and Roebucks.
(d) The army surplus store.

5. When did the author first notice the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) August, 1949.
(b) August, 1948.
(c) June, 1949.
(d) July, 1949.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the Fish Creek fire sound like as the author looked for an escape?

3. What did Gisborne want to do on Mann Gulch?

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

5. Who was the head of the Helena National Forest Canyon Ferry District?

(see the answer key)

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