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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 pages 308-320.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During dinner at the McCaskill home early in Part 1, what is the subject of the family's argument?
(a) Alec plans to marry Leona rather than go to college.
(b) Jick does not want to count sheep with his father.
(c) Jick wants to quit high school.
(d) Alec plans to break his engagement.

2. What injury is suffered by a firefighter during Jick's first full day at the site?
(a) Burns on half of his body.
(b) A broken ankle and leg burns.
(c) A crushed arm and collarbone.
(d) A cracked skull.

3. After the rodeo, while waiting for the square dance, how does Jick describe his summer?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Boring.
(c) Unsettled.
(d) Awesome.

4. Which former English Creek resident is the main topic of the speech made by a McCaskill?
(a) Ben.
(b) Isaac.
(c) William.
(d) Wendell.

5. By what time each day is Mac required to report to the Forest Service, indicating whether or not the fire is under control?
(a) 10:00 each morning.
(b) Noon.
(c) 1:00 each afternoon.
(d) 7:00 each evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Max Vennaman?

2. What is unusual about the paperwork Stanley submits for helping with the firefighting effort?

3. Which character often warns others to look to the future rather than to the past?

4. At the rodeo, who wins the calf roping competition?

5. What family occupies the original McCaskill home in Montana, as the novel begins?

(see the answer key)

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