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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the newspaper article say a firefighter rescued following a rubbish fire?
(a) A chipmunk.
(b) A robin.
(c) A raccoon.
(d) A squirrel.

3. Why was Smith sent to the hospital after the Prospect Avenue fire?
(a) He suffered injuries from falling debris.
(b) He broke his ankle leaving the building.
(c) He suffered slight burns.
(d) He sustained smoke damage to his throat.

4. Approximately how many calls did Engine Co. 82 respond to the year before the book was written?
(a) Under 8,000.
(b) Over 10,500.
(c) Over 10,000.
(d) Over 9,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tool did the firefighters use to break down the door during the Kelly Street fire?

2. What did firefighters find at the scene of the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?

3. What was wrong with the furnace room where the firefighters retreated for warmth during the Charlotte Street fire?

4. Why do some kids pull false fire alarms, according to the book?

5. Why did the men take turns manning the hose while battling the apartment building fire in Chapter 5?

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