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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Smith's attitude toward cockroaches change as an adult?
(a) He used to fear them; now he simply hates them.
(b) His attitude does not change and he continues to fear them.
(c) He used to fear them; now he sees that they are part of the lancscape.
(d) He used to fear them; now he resents them.

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

3. How did the Charlotte Street fire become easier to battle?
(a) The winds shifted.
(b) More firefighters arrived on the scene.
(c) The rest of the roof caved in.
(d) Rain began falling.

4. Which firefighter died shortly before the time Chapter 2 takes place?
(a) Bob Starr.
(b) Mike Carr.
(c) Mike Sullivan.
(d) Mike O'Brien.

5. What was the name of the strong fireman who single-handedly replaced the hose at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Billy Valenzia.
(b) Benny Carroll.
(c) Royce.
(d) Knipps.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the firefighter die in the previous incident mentioned in Chapter 2?

2. Why did the plan not work out?

3. How old was Tina when Smith first met her?

4. What did Fireman Big Van of Ladder 42 drink once he quit drinking beer?

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

(see the answer key)

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