Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean

1. Who is the author of 'Young Men and Fire'?

A) Norman Maclean
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) John Steinbeck
D) Ray Bradbury

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) Firefighters who parachute into wildfires
B) Campgrounds staff
C) Wildlife researchers
D) Forest rangers

4. How is Maclean’s writing style described in 'Young Men and Fire'?

A) Simple and juvenile
B) Formal and dry
C) Chaotic and confusing
D) Lyrical and reflective

5. Which river is near the area where the Mann Gulch fire occurred?

A) Yellowstone River
B) Missouri River
C) Columbia River
D) Sierra Nevada River

6. How many firefighters lost their lives in the Mann Gulch fire?

A) 8
B) 13
C) 15
D) 10

7. What does Maclean suggest about the legacy of the Mann Gulch fire?

A) It is largely forgotten.
B) It encourages reckless behavior.
C) It serves as a cautionary tale for future firefighting.
D) It is a story of triumph.

8. What motivated Norman Maclean to write 'Young Men and Fire'?

A) A bet with a friend
B) A desire to understand the tragedy of the fire
C) To write a biography
D) To promote fire safety

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