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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Maclean's mind, what did the Ponderosa pines look like during the fire?
(a) Giant traffic signs in the middle of fire whirl traffic.
(b) Giant trees standing firm against the match of fire.
(c) Giant candles burning for the dead.
(d) Giant sign posts for the rescuers.

2. What promise did the Forest Service make to Maclean?
(a) That the crosses will always be renewed.
(b) That trees will be planted on the ridge burned by the fire.
(c) That there will be bronze plaques attached to the crosses.
(d) That there will be no other study of the Mann Gulch fire.

3. How did Maclean explain the change in the world after compassionately studying the fire at Mann Gulch?
(a) Moving from a "seeing world" to a "feeling world" for the pain of others.
(b) Moving from a "seeing world" to a "hearing world" by understanding the terrifying sounds of fire.
(c) Moving from a "feeling world" to a "comprehending world" for the loss of the Smokejumpers.
(d) Moving from a "hearing world" to a "feeling world" by learning from the past.

4. Where was the headquarters for Region One of the Forest Service?
(a) Butte.
(b) Kalispell.
(c) Helena.
(d) Missoula.

5. How many Smokejumpers have died from fire since the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Jansson, Sallee, and Roos find alive on the other side of the ridge from the other survivors?

2. When was the U.S. Forest Service established?

3. Who was Henry Thol, Sr.?

4. What were the only sensations the men running from the fire were aware of?

5. Who invented the "escape fire?"

(see the answer key)

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