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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Smith view the firefighters he wrote about in the book compared to firefighters across the country?
(a) They are unique in their level of bravery.
(b) They are unique in their experiences.
(c) They are the most skilled.
(d) They are representative of all firefighters.

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

3. How did Smith view the Kelly Street fire after the culprit was found?
(a) A preventable crime.
(b) An example of the real devil getting away and the children being victimized.
(c) An example of divine justice.
(d) An example of ironic justice.

4. Who was responsible for the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?
(a) One of the renters.
(b) Someone with a grudge against a resident.
(c) A disgruntled employee.
(d) The landlord.

5. Before discovering the culprit, how did Smith describe the fatal fire on Kelly Street?
(a) A tough break.
(b) A case of ironic justice.
(c) A case of just desserts.
(d) A simple tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the firefighters discover when they arrived at the Kelly Street fire in Chapter 1?

2. In which borough did Smith serve?

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

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

5. What were the three young men doing in the empty Kelly Street apartment building?

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