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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Forest Service learn from the fires in 1910?
(a) Smokejumpers are not the most efficient way to get men to a fire.
(b) Firefighters should attack a fire by walking in front of it.
(c) Smokejumpers need to jump behind a fire.
(d) Get firefighters on the ground as soon as possible.

2. What emotion did Maclean believe was the last one felt by those still living when young people have died?
(a) Pity.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Damnation.

3. What was the temperature in Helena when the Smokejumpers landed in Mann Gulch?
(a) 77 degrees, the coolest day on record.
(b) 101 degrees, dangerous for firefighters.
(c) 97 degrees, the hottest day on record.
(d) 86 degrees, perfect jumping weather.

4. What date did Maclean, Robinson, Sallee, and Rumsey agree to meet and visit Mann Gulch?
(a) June 8, 1976.
(b) July 4, 1976.
(c) July 1, 1978.
(d) June 3, 1978.

5. When did Maclean begin his research on the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1986.
(d) 1976.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Maclean write what he called his "fire report?"

2. As an old man, what did the author hope to receive by his study of the Mann Gulch fire?

3. Where did the fire starters assume the Fish Creek fire would travel?

4. Where did Maclean and his party land their boat to begin their trip to Mann Gulch?

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

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