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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to several firefighters (including Smith) fighting a blaze at a two-story factory building?
(a) The windows began breaking.
(b) A fire broke out behind them.
(c) The roof caved in.
(d) The floor gave away.

2. What orders did the doctors give Smith after his injury from the Prospect Avenue fire?
(a) Do not work for a few weeks.
(b) Do not talk at all.
(c) Do not talk much or smoke for a few weeks.
(d) Get extra sleep.

3. 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.

4. In Smith's description, how does the life of a firefighter differ from that of other city workers?
(a) They are the least respected of all city workers.
(b) When he leaves in the morning, he may not come home alive.
(c) They are the brave ones.
(d) They are the most respected of all city workers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was responsible for the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?

2. From which service area did Fireman Vinny Royce switch to join Engine Co. 82?

3. What happened to Dennis as a child involving cockroaches?

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

5. Why did Smith want to re-read the Yeats poem about wise men becoming tense with violence before they can accomplish fate?

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