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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to several firefighters (including Smith) fighting a blaze at a two-story factory building?
(a) The floor gave away.
(b) The windows began breaking.
(c) The roof caved in.
(d) A fire broke out behind them.

2. Why did Smith move outside the city after growing up there?
(a) He wanted to be closer to work.
(b) He felt it was a better place for a family.
(c) He had family in the area.
(d) His wife could be closer to her work.

3. What did Fireman Big Van of Ladder 42 drink once he quit drinking beer?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Wine.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Gin.

4. Why was his wife upset the morning Smith went back to work?
(a) She had talked to his mother about the dangers of his job.
(b) She was worried about the kids.
(c) She wanted to move closer to the city.
(d) She had lost her job.

5. How did Smith's wife compare his job to that of a soldier's in Vietnam?
(a) In Vietnam, soldiers only had to serve for a year.
(b) It was safer in Vietnam.
(c) There was more job security as a soldier.
(d) Soldiers were better-paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Washingtonville's main claim to historical significance?

2. What was the first call the department took the day after the Saint Patrick's Day parade?

3. What one gift did Smith want more than anything as a child?

4. What two famous people once ran for Mayor and City Council President?

5. What board game were the firemen playing in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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