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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the young prostitute who lived in the neighborhood served by Engine Co. 82?
(a) Marisol Vega.
(b) Tina deVega.
(c) Jennifer Rodriguez.
(d) Tina Sanchez.

2. Who was the second injured person found by firefighters at the Home and Simpson streets intersection, and how was he injured?
(a) The boy's friend, who was also hit.
(b) The driver; he had been beaten by the angry crowd.
(c) The driver; he sustained the injuries in the accident.
(d) A bystander mistaken for the driver and beaten.

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

4. What two famous people once ran for Mayor and City Council President?
(a) Norman Mailer and Jimmy Breslin.
(b) Woody Allen and Normal Mailer.
(c) Woody Allen and Philip Roth.
(d) Woody Allen and Jimmy Breslin.

5. Why was Smith sent to the hospital after the Prospect Avenue fire?
(a) He suffered injuries from falling debris.
(b) He suffered slight burns.
(c) He sustained smoke damage to his throat.
(d) He broke his ankle leaving the building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Smith think his school principal and mother were wrong to lament his dropping out?

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

3. Why does Smith say there are fewer fires today compared to the period during which he served?

4. What happened to the fireman who was injured while responding to a call in Chapter 4?

5. In what town did Smith live while working in the South Bronx?

(see the answer key)

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