What may be seen when a horse strikes his shoes against a stone?

Small sparks of fire, which contain heat, may be seen.

If a piece of iron be hammered, will its heat be increased?

Its heat will be increased.

How can this be proved?

A person can, by hammering a piece of cold iron, make it red-hot.

Could we live without heat?

No; our bodies must be kept warm, and this can be done only by heat.

Is this true of other living things?

Yes; all the animals and all the plants would die if heat were taken away.