The Triangle Factory Fire Readings

In the first reading, what floor suffered the worst casualties?

• 6th floor

• 8th floor

• 9th floor

• 10th floor

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What conclusion can you draw from the description of trying to open the door on the 8th floor?

• The door was locked.

• The door opened inward.

• The other girls didn't want her to open the door.

• The others didn't understand what she was trying to do.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of these statements are supported by evidence in both of the 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

A corridor is a type of....

• stairway

• platform

• entryway

• passageway

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” (the 2nd reading) Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” or "shocked" 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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What does enact mean?

• to make into a law

• to take a stand

• to offer an objection

• to propose a solution

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

What makes a flammable material dangerous?

• It can easily catch fire.

• It is extremely poisonous.

• It has sharp edges.

• It moves very quickly.

An inspection is a type of

• accident.

• legislation.

• examination.

• explanation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If something is portable, it can be easily

• swallowed.

• carried.

• adjusted.

• broken.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4