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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for the most malicious false alarms?
(a) Children.
(b) Teenagers.
(c) Adults.
(d) Criminals.

2. For which time period did Smith work as a firefighter in the South Bronx?
(a) 1969-1976.
(b) 1962-1969.
(c) 1960-67.
(d) 1966-73.

3. Why do some kids pull false fire alarms, according to the book?
(a) They are hired to pull alarms by arsonists.
(b) They are neglected and want to see the excitement of fire trucks racing
(c) They dare one another.
(d) They do not understand that the alarms will trigger visits by the fire department.

4. What does Smith say computers can be used for in the firefighting field?
(a) Computers can be used to reduce response times.
(b) Computers can help fire trucks find fires faster.
(c) Computers can project how many fires will occur in a given day.
(d) Computers can help firefighters determine the best way to fight a fire.

5. Which firefighter died shortly before the time Chapter 2 takes place?
(a) Bob Starr.
(b) Mike Carr.
(c) Mike O'Brien.
(d) Mike Sullivan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the plan not work out?

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

3. Approximately how many calls did Engine Co. 82 respond to the year before the book was written?

4. In Smith's description, how does the life of a firefighter differ from that of other city workers?

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

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