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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did being interviewed by Cynthia affect Smith's mood in Chapter 9?
(a) He was encouraged that there were decent, hardworking kids in South Bronx.
(b) He was depressed because he saw nothing but heartache for Cynthia.
(c) He was not affected at all.
(d) He was confused about the future of local children.

2. How did Smith feel when first approached about writing a memoir of firefighting?
(a) Concerned that he would be incapable of writing.
(b) Challenged by the act of writing the way climbers are challenged by mountains.
(c) Convinced that people would never understand firefighters.
(d) Concerned that he did not know enough about firefighting.

3. How many stitches did Fireman Billy-o get in Chapter 7?
(a) None.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

4. Which two companies were prohibited from responding to the same fire under the new plan?
(a) 82 and 92.
(b) 82 and 85.
(c) 85 and 87.
(d) 82 and 90.

5. Why did one firefighter want to start up a collection at the station in Chapter 7?
(a) To replace the refrigerator.
(b) To replace the stove and improve eating conditions.
(c) To pay for the firefighter's medical care.
(d) To replace the dishwasher and improve their unsterile eating conditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the naked man on Southern Boulevard wield as a weapon?

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

3. What caused the fire at Union Avenue, the first call Smith responded to after his return to work?

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

5. To what experience does Smith compare his work for the fire department in the Introduction?

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