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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Brown say to the author when she opened the door?
(a) "Come in and sit by the fire and tell me how your father is."
(b) "Come in and lie down. You look very white."
(c) "Come in and have some hot coffee. You must be cold."
(d) "Come in and tell me what is happening out there."

2. How long did the author hear stories about the Mann Gulch fire before he felt he needed to see it himself?
(a) About five days.
(b) About two days.
(c) About ten days.
(d) About a week.

3. What was the first thing the author noticed about the ghost standing next to him?
(a) He wore a good pair of climbing boots.
(b) He wore thick yellow gloves.
(c) He wore a good pair of goggles.
(d) He wore a yellow jacket.

4. How many Smokejumpers died fighting the Mann Gulch fire?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Sixteen.

5. Who were the only permanent residents of the town near the author's cabin?
(a) Loggers.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Firefighters.
(d) Sheep herders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author do during the Mann Gulch fire when he remembered his experience at the Fish Creek fire?

2. What was the severely burned deer doing as the author watched?

3. Where did the Fish Creek fire actually burn?

4. Where had the author's boots come from?

5. What animal was Fish Creek known for having in abundance?

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