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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two companies were prohibited from responding to the same fire under the new plan?
(a) 82 and 92.
(b) 85 and 87.
(c) 82 and 90.
(d) 82 and 85.

2. Where on his body did Fireman Bill Kelsey get burned while battling the Charlotte Street blaze?
(a) On his left. arm.
(b) On his thigh.
(c) On his back.
(d) On his chest.

3. At what age did Smith drop out of school?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Seventeen.

4. Who was responsible for the most malicious false alarms?
(a) Adults.
(b) Teenagers.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Children.

5. Why do some kids pull false fire alarms, according to the book?
(a) They do not understand that the alarms will trigger visits by the fire department.
(b) They dare one another.
(c) They are hired to pull alarms by arsonists.
(d) They are neglected and want to see the excitement of fire trucks racing

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the firemen call for police assistance while battling the Fox Street fire in Chapter 8?

2. What was the average daily number of false alarms in New York City during the time period covered by the book?

3. How did Smith try to impress people after dropping out of school?

4. What did Fireman Big Van of Ladder 42 drink once he quit drinking beer?

5. In Smith's description, how does the life of a firefighter differ from that of other city workers?

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