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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Smith's description, how does the life of a firefighter differ from that of other city workers?
(a) When he leaves in the morning, he may not come home alive.
(b) They are the most respected of all city workers.
(c) They are the brave ones.
(d) They are the least respected of all city workers.

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

4. How did Smith try to impress people after dropping out of school?
(a) By claiming he was studying to be a botanist.
(b) By claiming he was studying business.
(c) By claiming he was saving money to tour Europe.
(d) By claiming he planned to become manager of the store one day.

5. How were most people escaping from the blaze on Intervale Avenue in Chapter 10?
(a) Down the stairs.
(b) Through access doors to the roof.
(c) Through the windows.
(d) By fire escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the firefighters find on Freeman Street during one of the calls in Chapter 3?

2. What did the three men sitting on Charlotte Street do when they saw the kid pull the false alarm in Chapter 3?

3. How must firefighters find the rewards in their profession?

4. Why did Smith's mother scold him before he left for work in Chapter 3?

5. What actor was interviewed in the Playboy issue, read by Smith in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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