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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the firefighters find on Freeman Street during one of the calls in Chapter 3?
(a) A burning car.
(b) A man injured in a fight.
(c) A car accident.
(d) A burning store.

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

3. Whose job is it to investigate suspicious fires?
(a) Fire investigators.
(b) The fire chief.
(c) Arson specialists.
(d) Fire marshals.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Fireman Nick Riso injured while responding to a call?

2. What was the average daily number of false alarms in New York City during the time period covered by the book?

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

4. Which two companies were prohibited from responding to the same fire under the new plan?

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

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