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Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean - Test
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Young Men and Fire'?
A) John Steinbeck
B) Norman Maclean
C) Ray Bradbury
D) Ernest Hemingway
  • 2. In which year did the Mann Gulch fire occur?
A) 1949
B) 1963
C) 1939
D) 1951
  • 3. What does the term 'smokejumpers' refer to in the book?
A) Campgrounds staff
B) Wildlife researchers
C) Firefighters who parachute into wildfires
D) Forest rangers
  • 4. How is Maclean’s writing style described in 'Young Men and Fire'?
A) Formal and dry
B) Simple and juvenile
C) Chaotic and confusing
D) Lyrical and reflective
  • 5. Which river is near the area where the Mann Gulch fire occurred?
A) Columbia River
B) Sierra Nevada River
C) Missouri River
D) Yellowstone River
  • 6. How many firefighters lost their lives in the Mann Gulch fire?
A) 13
B) 8
C) 10
D) 15
  • 7. What does Maclean suggest about the legacy of the Mann Gulch fire?
A) It is a story of triumph.
B) It encourages reckless behavior.
C) It serves as a cautionary tale for future firefighting.
D) It is largely forgotten.
  • 8. What motivated Norman Maclean to write 'Young Men and Fire'?
A) To write a biography
B) To promote fire safety
C) A desire to understand the tragedy of the fire
D) A bet with a friend
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