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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Fish Creek fire actually burn?
(a) Across the back acres of the forest.
(b) Both up and down the tributary.
(c) Down the tributary.
(d) Through the forest to the town.

2. Who was the head of the Helena National Forest Canyon Ferry District?
(a) Charles Merriweather.
(b) Wag Dodge.
(c) Bill Harrison.
(d) Robert Jansson.

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

4. What important piece of equipment was broken in the parachute landing at Mann Gulch?
(a) The food rations.
(b) The radio.
(c) The first aid kit.
(d) The water barrel.

5. How old was the author when he joined the Forest Service?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the author hear stories about the Mann Gulch fire before he felt he needed to see it himself?

2. How many men fought the Mann Gulch fire?

3. Where did the author stand to fight the Fish Creek fire?

4. How did Dodge die five years after the fire?

5. What is the cause of 75% of forest fires?

(see the answer key)

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