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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why did Smith say he disagreed with fellow firefighters' prejudices, but also understood them?
(a) Firefighting is most difficult and dangerous in poor, minority areas
(b) They are more poorly paid than firefighters in white areas.
(c) They do not live in the neighborhoods they serve.
(d) The only minorities they encounter are criminals.

4. What is the term Smith used to describe a challenging fire?
(a) A three-bagger.
(b) A capital "F" fire.
(c) A smoker.
(d) A worker.

5. What was wrong with the furnace room where the firefighters retreated for warmth during the Charlotte Street fire?
(a) It was filled with cockroaches.
(b) It was filled with mice.
(c) The roof had caved in.
(d) The furnace was not working.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Smith take off to recover from the throat damage he sustained during the Prospect Avenue fire in Chapter 3?

2. While responding to an apartment fire on Simpson Street in Chapter 7, what did the firefighters see two teenagers carrying down the stairs?

3. Why were conditions in the fire station cold in April?

4. What disease did one of the firefighters contract?

5. Why did one firefighter want to start up a collection at the station in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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