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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many injured people were found in the Kelly Street apartment?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

2. What was the average daily number of false alarms in New York City during the time period covered by the book?
(a) 100.
(b) 147.
(c) 250.
(d) 50.

3. Which magazine asked Smith to write about firefighters?
(a) Newsweek.
(b) Time.
(c) True.
(d) Life.

4. What is the name of the national magazine started by Smith after writing the memoir?
(a) The Station.
(b) American Firefighter.
(c) Firefighting Today.
(d) Firehouse.

5. To which classical literary figure does Smith refer when describing the wounds on the young girl assaulted by her stepfather in Chapter 9?
(a) Medusa.
(b) Medea.
(c) Electra.
(d) Gaia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did being interviewed by Cynthia affect Smith's mood in Chapter 9?

3. Who was responsible for the most malicious false alarms?

4. What board game were the firemen playing in Chapter 3?

5. Why was Pat, Dennis' wife, willing to accept his remaining in a dangerous profession?

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