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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 confused about the future of local children.
(c) He was not affected at all.
(d) He was depressed because he saw nothing but heartache for Cynthia.

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

3. What kind of tool did the firefighters use to break down the door during the Kelly Street fire?
(a) Donegan tool.
(b) Halligan tool.
(c) Sullivan tool.
(d) Mulligan tool.

4. Why did the firemen call for police assistance while battling the Fox Street fire in Chapter 8?
(a) They were attacked with garbage cans and iron balls.
(b) Residents were screaming at the firemen.
(c) There were looters in the area.
(d) There were people fighting in the street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Smith envision false alarms occurring in richer neighborhoods?

2. Why was Smith upset about the path Tina de Vega took in life?

3. Why was one of the firefighters upset about the Vietnam War protesters?

4. What ethnic group was now predominate in the formerly Irish neighborhood in which Smith grew up?

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

(see the answer key)

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