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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which publication did Dennis Smith write a letter that caught the attention of editors?
(a) Washington Post.
(b) Time magazine.
(c) New York Times.
(d) New York Times Book Review.

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

3. To what experience does Smith compare his work for the fire department in the Introduction?
(a) Police work.
(b) Wartime.
(c) Espionage.
(d) Diplomacy.

4. What happened to Capt. Frimes at the Kelly Street fire?
(a) He was trapped by debris in the apartment.
(b) Nothing happened to him.
(c) He was burned by the fire.
(d) He was overcome with smoke and had to be pulled out.

5. What did firefighters find at the scene of the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?
(a) Three gas cans, pointing to arson.
(b) Faulty wiring.
(c) Molotov cocktails.
(d) Burned food on a stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one example of a booby trap sometimes left by arsonists?

2. Which captain entered the Kelly Street apartment first?

3. How did Smith view the Kelly Street fire after the culprit was found?

4. In which borough did Smith serve?

5. What did the landlord of the Kelly Street apartments do once the youths had spread the gasoline around?

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