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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Fireman Big Van of Ladder 42 drink once he quit drinking beer?
(a) Gin.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Wine.

2. What did Smith find buried under the rubble at the Charlotte Street apartment in Chapter 5?
(a) A doll.
(b) A child's bike.
(c) A Big Wheel.
(d) A race car set.

3. How did the boy sustain the injuries suffered in the incident at Home and Simpson streets in Chapter 2?
(a) He was beaten.
(b) He was struck by a car.
(c) He fell from his bike while riding.
(d) He was injured while playing ball.

4. How were the men rescued during the factory fire?
(a) They were able to jump out the windows.
(b) Another team arrived and put out the fires.
(c) The fire chief sent a ladder up.
(d) One of the fires was put out and they retreated in that direction.

5. How did the firefighter die in the previous incident mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) He suffered a heart attack.
(b) He was badly burned in a fire.
(c) He fell off the fire truck as it rounded a corner and died from his injuries.
(d) He died of smoke inhalation while battling a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two companies were prohibited from responding to the same fire under the new plan?

2. What was the name of the strong fireman who single-handedly replaced the hose at the end of Chapter 5?

3. At what age did Smith drop out of school?

4. Who was the second injured person found by firefighters at the Home and Simpson streets intersection, and how was he injured?

5. How did the firefighters save the life of the overdose victim on Hoe Avenue?

(see the answer key)

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