Triangle Factory Fire Study Set

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 other girls did not want her to open it.

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

• The door opened inward.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

• Ninth

• Eighth

• Tenth

• Sixth

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

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 G. Shepherd (lines 182-196)?

• To provide a vivid, eyewitness account

• To provide an opposing point of view

• To provide an explanation of the causes of the fire

• To provide evidence to support his claims

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

• That the building owners should not be held accountable.

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

• That the cause of the fire could not be determined.

• That the investigation would continue for some time.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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

• 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.

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.7

What makes a flammable material dangerous?

• It can easily catch fire.

• It is extremely poisonous.

• It has sharp edges.

• It moves very quickly.

If something is portable, it can be easily

• Swallowed

• Carried

• Adjusted

• Broken

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A corridor is a type of

• Stairway

• Platform

• Passageway

• Entryway

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does enact mean?

• To propose a solution

• To make into law

• To offer an objection

• To take a stand

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

An inspection is a type of

• Explanation

• Legislation

• Accident

• Examination

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5