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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were merchants good to firefighters (i.e., by giving them discounts) under the old system?
(a) They wanted to get faster response times during emergencies.
(b) They expected the firemen to protect them from arson.
(c) They expected the firemen to be forgiving during inspections.
(d) They were required to offer discounts to firemen.

2. Why did the firefighters have a difficult time getting into one of the Kelly Street apartments?
(a) The door was barricaded.
(b) The door was extremely hot.
(c) The door was locked.
(d) The door lacked a doorknob.

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

4. How does Smith describe his political leanings?
(a) Moderate.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Republican.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Smith see in Fireman Billy-o as he held the baby who died in the fire?

2. What two famous people once ran for Mayor and City Council President?

3. Who was responsible for the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?

4. Why did Smith want to re-read the Yeats poem about wise men becoming tense with violence before they can accomplish fate?

5. How many stitches did Fireman Billy-o get in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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