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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how many firefighters died each year in New York at the time the book was written?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Twenty.

2. How did Smith's attitude toward cockroaches change as an adult?
(a) He used to fear them; now he resents them.
(b) He used to fear them; now he simply hates them.
(c) His attitude does not change and he continues to fear them.
(d) He used to fear them; now he sees that they are part of the lancscape.

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

4. Why did the men take turns manning the hose while battling the apartment building fire in Chapter 5?
(a) Because they were sleepy.
(b) To get a break from the cold weather.
(c) Because some of them were in training.
(d) Because they were physically tired.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the plan not work out?

2. How did the boy sustain the injuries suffered in the incident at Home and Simpson streets in Chapter 2?

3. Why was Smith upset about the path Tina de Vega took in life?

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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