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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told the author about the Mann Gulch fire when he came to town?
(a) The postmistress.
(b) The fire marshall.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) The shop keeper.

2. What happened to the Smokejumpers once they left Dodge and his escape fire?
(a) They were without structure and command and free to be afraid.
(b) They were without knowledge as to what was happening.
(c) They were certain they would wake from the horrible dream.
(d) They were unaware they were going to die in the fire.

3. Where did the author stand to fight the Fish Creek fire?
(a) To the right side of it.
(b) To the left side of it.
(c) In front of it.
(d) Behind it.

4. What did the first Smokejumpers call the fires into which they jumped?
(a) Ten o'clock fires.
(b) Easy money.
(c) Sneak peeks.
(d) No big deal.

5. What promise did the Forest Service make to Maclean?
(a) That there will be no other study of the Mann Gulch fire.
(b) That there will be bronze plaques attached to the crosses.
(c) That trees will be planted on the ridge burned by the fire.
(d) That the crosses will always be renewed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the burned and disabled deer die?

2. What did Mike Mansfield accomplish for the families of the fallen Smokejumpers?

3. How long is the Smokejumper's parachute fall from the plane to the ground?

4. What did the author do when he reached the mountain ridge, having escaped the Fish Creek fire?

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

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