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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) 85 and 87.
(b) 82 and 85.
(c) 82 and 92.
(d) 82 and 90.

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

3. Approximately what percentage of the fire department's calls were for actual fires?
(a) One-quarter.
(b) One-third.
(c) One-half.
(d) Three-quarters.

4. What was the Kelly Street apartment landlord charged with after the fire?
(a) He was not charged.
(b) Two counts of murder.
(c) One count of arson.
(d) One count of murder.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the national magazine started by Smith after writing the memoir?

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

3. Before discovering the culprit, how did Smith describe the fatal fire on Kelly Street?

4. Why does Smith say there are fewer fires today compared to the period during which he served?

5. In which city did Smith serve?

(see the answer key)

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