Triangle Factory Fire

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

• The door opened inward.

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

• The was locked.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• tenth

• eighth

• ninth

• sixth

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CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

• To provide an explanation of the causes of the fire.

• To provide evidence to support his claim?

• To provide an opposing viewpoint?

• To provide a vivid, eyewitness account.

In "The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire" , Fire Marshall Beers "stunned" New Yorker by declaring

• That the cause could not be determined.

• That the investigation would continue for some time.

• That hundreds of other city buildings we just as unsafe.

• That the building overs should not be held accountable.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

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

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

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

• The Triangle Fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

What makes flammable material dangerous?

• It moves very quickly.

• It has sharp edges.

• It is extremely poisonous.

• It can easily catch fire.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If something is portable, it can be easily

• carried.

• swallowed.

• adjusted.

• broken.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A corridor is a type of

• stairway.

• platform.

• passageway.

• entryway.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Enact means

• To propose a solution.

• To take a stand.

• To offer an objection.

• To make into law.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

An inspection is a type of

• legislation.

• accident.

• explanation.

• examination.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4