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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which magazine asked Smith to write about firefighters?
(a) Life.
(b) True.
(c) Time.
(d) Newsweek.

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

3. How did the firefighters save the life of the overdose victim on Hoe Avenue?
(a) By performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
(b) By performing CPR.
(c) By shoving ice down his pants.
(d) By pumping his stomach.

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

5. Why did the firefighters have a difficult time getting into one of the Kelly Street apartments?
(a) The door was locked.
(b) The door lacked a doorknob.
(c) The door was barricaded.
(d) The door was extremely hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which borough did Smith serve?

2. How did Smith view the firefighters he wrote about in the book compared to firefighters across the country?

3. Approximately what percentage of the fire department's calls were for actual fires?

4. Why do some kids pull false fire alarms, according to the book?

5. Which Irish writer did Smith discuss in his letter to the editor?

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