Training and real-world flying are two different animals. I agree with you about getting the airplane on the ground, because where there is smoke there is fire. But, in a simulator the instructor wants to see procedures, checklist, etc. Think of it this way, in the sim were you in danger of burning up? No. In the sim might you go off the end of the runway? Yes. It is a game, a theatrical event. Learn your lines and act out your part and the next three sessions will go smoothly.