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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did both Sylvia and Hellman die?
(a) In a hospital in Butte.
(b) On the way to Missoula.
(c) In the speedboat back to the station.
(d) In a hospital in Helena.

2. What is a crown fire?
(a) A fire that surpasses a Class 5.
(b) A fire that spreads through the branches of trees.
(c) A fire that arcs across a gulch.
(d) A fire that snakes along water.

3. How did Jansson identify Harrison's body?
(a) By the Catholic medallion around his neck.
(b) By his pinkie ring.
(c) By his tattoo.
(d) By the shovel laying next to him with his initials carved in it.

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

5. When Sallee and Rumsey reached Hellman's cross, what did they both say to Laird and Maclean?
(a) They wanted to rest before seeing Mann Gulch.
(b) Hellman's cross was not in the correct place.
(c) They did not want to see Mann Gulch.
(d) Someone had moved the markers of some of the men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the author's cabin located?

2. What quality of Dodge's led to his escape from death by the fire?

3. What did the Smokejumpers of Mann Gulch wear to protect their heads on the jump?

4. How did Maclean compare the death of his wife and the death of the Smokejumpers?

5. Who was Hal Samsel?

(see the answer key)

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