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