Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

What makes a flammable material dangerous?

• It can easily catch fire.
• It is extremely poisonous.
• It has sharp edges
• It moves very quickly

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A corridor is a type of

• stairway
• porch
• entryway
• passageway

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According to the video, which floor suffered the worst casualties?

• Sixth

• Eighth

• Ninth

• Tenth

An inspection is a type of

• accident
• legislation
• examination
• explanation

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If something is portable, it can be easily

• swallowed
• carried
• adjusted
• broken

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How many people died in the fire?

• 146

• 209

• The number is not known

• 288

What caused the fire to happen?

• We don't know

• Somebody lit a match and put it on the fabrics

• The owners wanted revenge and set the place on fire

• A sewing machine blew up

What state was the Triangle Factory in?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Arizona

• North America

What year did the fire happen?

• 1922

• 2011

• 1999

• 1911

These women worked in a shirtwaist _______________.

• store
• building
• factory

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