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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was a firefighter injured while rescuing a child from a fire on Prospect Avenue?
(a) He broke his ankle going down the stairs.
(b) He was struck by falling debris.
(c) He fell through a hole in the floor.
(d) He suffered smoke inhalation.

2. How does Smith describe his political leanings?
(a) Republican.
(b) Libertarian.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Moderate.

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

4. What did Smith consider the most admirable characteristic of firefighters?
(a) Their reliability.
(b) Their committment to community.
(c) Their bravery.
(d) Their strength.

5. How long did Smith take off to recover from the throat damage he sustained during the Prospect Avenue fire in Chapter 3?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Five days.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the plan not work out?

3. How did the firefighters save the life of the overdose victim on Hoe Avenue?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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