Zachary Kent: The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire

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.

What makes a flammable material dangerous?

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

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

Which statement about the two accounts of the Triangle Fire is most accurate.

• 1.Both accounts are examples of non-fiction writing

• 2.The first account, From Flesh and Blood so Cheap is a fictional account that is based on the real events while the second account is a nonfictional report on the events following the fire

• 3.The first account, From Flesh and Blood so Cheap is a fictional story, but it also provides the reaction of the characters involved in the fire as the fire unfolds. However, the second account by Zachary Kent provides a report of what happened after as well as the resulting changes that were made as a result of the fire

• Both response 2 and 3 are correct

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

• Sixth
• Eighth
• Ninth
• Tenth

In lines 34-38 Zachary Kent's report states ...Commission investigators crawled and pried through rooms and cellars of factories...They examined workers' filthy living conditions and witnessed the dangers of crippling machinery and long work hours in dusty, dirty firetraps. Based on the author's tone, what can you infer about his attitude toward the incident?

• The reader can infer that the events took place in factories and that investigators went to the factories to see what it was like

• The reader can infer that the factories that are being discussed were not really very good factories because they were dirty.

• The reader can infer that the author is in disagreement with the the conditions in the factories where the workers were being put at risk

• The reader can infer that the author feels that the factories were old and dirty

In lines 34-38 Zachary Kent's report states ...Commission investigators crawled and pried through rooms and cellars of factories...They examined workers' filthy living conditions and witnessed the dangers of crippling machinery and long work hours in dusty, dirty firetraps.

Which words or phrases BEST illustrates the author's tone?

• 1.Commission investigators and through rooms and cellars

• 2.filthy living conditions, crippling machinery and dust, dirty firetraps

• 3.They examined, crawled and pried

• Both 1 and 3 are correct responses

If something is portable, it can be easily

• swallowed
• carried
• adjusted
• broken

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

What does enact mean?

• to make into law
• to offer an objection
• to take a stand
• to propose a solution