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WorksheetsTriangle Factory Fire
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
Which of these statements is supported by evidence in both articles?
a)
The Triangle Fire was a tragedy that could have been prevented.
b)
The absence of fire drills caused confusion among the trapped workers.
c)
The Triangle Fire had a lasting impact on safety regulations.
d)
Onlookers who witnessed the fire were horrified by what they saw.
2.
What makes a flammable material dangerous?
a)
It can easily catch fire.
b)
It is extremely poisonous.
c)
It has sharp edges
d)
It moves very quickly
3.
Why did Albert Martin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd (lines 182–196)?
a)
to provide evidence to support his claims
b)
to provide an explanation of the causes of the fire
c)
to provide an opposing point of view
d)
to provide a vivid, eyewitness account
4.
A corridor is a type of
a)
stairway
b)
porch
c)
entryway
d)
passageway
5.
According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?
a)
Sixth
b)
Eighth
c)
Ninth
d)
Tenth
6.
An inspection is a type of
a)
accident
b)
legislation
c)
examination
d)
explanation
7.
In “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire,” Fire Marshall William Beers “stunned” New Yorkers by declaring
a)
that the cause of the fire could not be determined.
b)
that hundreds of other city buildings were just as unsafe.
c)
that the building owners should not be held accountable.
d)
that the investigation would continue for some time.
8.
If something is portable, it can be easily
a)
swallowed
b)
carried
c)
adjusted
d)
broken
9.
What conclusion can you draw from Ida Willensky’s description of trying to open the eighth floor door in “Flesh and Blood So Cheap”?
a)
The door was locked
b)
The door opened inward
c)
The other girls did not want her to open it
d)
The others did not understand what she was trying to do
10.
What does enact mean?
a)
to make into law
b)
to offer an objection
c)
to take a stand
d)
to propose a solution
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