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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the men rescued during the factory fire?
(a) They were able to jump out the windows.
(b) One of the fires was put out and they retreated in that direction.
(c) Another team arrived and put out the fires.
(d) The fire chief sent a ladder up.

2. In Smith's description, how does the life of a firefighter differ from that of other city workers?
(a) They are the brave ones.
(b) They are the most respected of all city workers.
(c) They are the least respected of all city workers.
(d) When he leaves in the morning, he may not come home alive.

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

4. Why did the firefighters think the car in the middle of Stebbins Avenue was stolen?
(a) The steering wheel was gone.
(b) The wheels and tires had been removed.
(c) The radio was gone.
(d) The windows were broken.

5. What is the primary problem with New York City, in Smith's eyes?
(a) It is not integrated.
(b) It is simply too big.
(c) It is too poor.
(d) There are too many minorities.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to the young man seen running from the Kelly Street apartment?

3. What was wrong with the furnace room where the firefighters retreated for warmth during the Charlotte Street fire?

4. In which borough did Smith serve?

5. How did Smith's wife compare his job to that of a soldier's in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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