The Triangle Fire

What conclusion can you draw from Ida Willensky's description of trying to open the eighth floor door in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?

• The door was locked.

• The door opened inward.

• The other girls did not want her to open it.

• The others did not understand what she was trying to do.

According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?

• sixth

• eighth

• ninth

• tenth

Why did Albert Martin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd (lines 182–196)?

• to provide evidence to support his claims

• to provide an explanation of the causes of the fire

• to provide an opposing point of view

• to provide a vivid, eyewitness account

In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” New Yorkers by declaring

• that the cause of the fire could not be determined

• that hundreds of other city buildings were just as unsafe.

• that the building owners should not be held accountable.

• that the investigation would continue for some time.

Which of these statements is supported by evidence in both articles?

• The Triangle Fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented.

• The absence of fire drills caused confusion among the trapped workers.

• The Triangle Fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations

• Onlookers who witnessed the fire were horrified by what they saw.

Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word.

What makes a flammable material dangerous?

• It can easily catch fire.

• It is extremely poisonous

Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word.

If something is portable, it can be easily

• swallowed..

• carried

A corridor is a type of

• stairway.

• platform

• entryway.

• passageway.

What does enact mean?

• to make into law

• to offer an objection

An inspection is a type of

• accident..

• examination.