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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two companies were prohibited from responding to the same fire under the new plan?
(a) 82 and 90.
(b) 82 and 85.
(c) 85 and 87.
(d) 82 and 92.

2. How did the firefighter die in the previous incident mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) He suffered a heart attack.
(b) He fell off the fire truck as it rounded a corner and died from his injuries.
(c) He was badly burned in a fire.
(d) He died of smoke inhalation while battling a fire.

3. What injury did the young Hispanic boy suffer during the dinner time call to Home and Simpson streets?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) A broken arm.
(c) Abrasions and bruises.
(d) A broken neck.

4. What kind of tool did the firefighters use to break down the door during the Kelly Street fire?
(a) Sullivan tool.
(b) Donegan tool.
(c) Halligan tool.
(d) Mulligan tool.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the institute started by Smith after publication of the book?

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

4. Which firefighter died shortly before the time Chapter 2 takes place?

5. Approximately how many firefighters died each year in New York at the time the book was written?

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