Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean

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

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

2. In which year did the Mann Gulch fire occur?

A) 1951
B) 1963
C) 1949
D) 1939

3. What does the term 'smokejumpers' refer to in the book?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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