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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Smith insist on working in the South Bronx?
(a) He believed the people there had a right to fire services.
(b) He lived close to the South Bronx.
(c) He had relatives there.
(d) The pay was better.

2. How was a firefighter injured while rescuing a child from a fire on Prospect Avenue?
(a) He broke his ankle going down the stairs.
(b) He was struck by falling debris.
(c) He suffered smoke inhalation.
(d) He fell through a hole in the floor.

3. What do arsonists sometimes do when they leave the scene of a fire?
(a) They gather evidence of arson and take it away.
(b) They leave booby traps to hurt firefighters.
(c) They call the fire department anonymously.
(d) They do not call the fire department to report the fire.

4. Whose job is it to investigate suspicious fires?
(a) Fire marshals.
(b) Fire investigators.
(c) Arson specialists.
(d) The fire chief.

5. What is the term Smith used to describe a challenging fire?
(a) A capital "F" fire.
(b) A three-bagger.
(c) A smoker.
(d) A worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what experience does Smith compare his work for the fire department in the Introduction?

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

3. How did Smith remember details for the book while working full-time?

4. According to Smith, how should kids who pull malicious false alarms be treated?

5. Which magazine asked Smith to write about firefighters?

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