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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook, and a Hole in the Sky.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Norman returns to the game room?
(a) The poker game has already begun.
(b) The door is locked and he cannot get inside.
(c) He sees a note that the game has been moved to another location.
(d) He learns that the game has been cancelled.

2. How does Norman spend most of his nights?
(a) Playing cribbage with the Ranger
(b) Shooting craps with the crew
(c) Writing letters home
(d) Drinking at a local bar

3. Norman's work breaking up the rocks does not impress Bill any more than ______________________________________________________.
(a) Norman's academic standing
(b) someone reciting the alphabet
(c) Norman's packing abilities
(d) Norman's hard work fighting a fire earlier in the season

4. What does Norman take away from his experience with Jim?
(a) How to avoid competition in personal relationships
(b) How to split a log
(c) How to cook Shrimp Scampi
(d) How to be a good pimp

5. What does Paul put in the river?
(a) beer
(b) his boots
(c) soft drinks
(d) trash

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Norman try to be nice to the cook?

2. What impresses the crew members?

3. Jim's stories bore Norman to the point of ___________________.

4. How soon does Norman regret his decision about Jim?

5. Why does Paul invite Norman to stay the night at his house?

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