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WorksheetsTriangle Factory Fire Legacy & P.O.V. Test
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 6hrs 30mins
What conclusion can you draw from Ida Wilensky'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
According to the first article, which floor suffered the worst casualties?
sixth
eighth
ninth
tenth
Why did Albert Martin most likely include the account by United Press reporter William G. Shepherd?
to provide evidence to support his claims
to proved an explanation of the causes of the fire
to provide an opposing point of view
to provide a vivid, eyewitness account
In "The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire," Fire Marshal William Beers "stunned" New Yorkers by declaring
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
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 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
If something is portable, it can be easily
swallowed
carried
adjusted
broken
A corridor is a type of
stairway
platform
entryway
passageway
What does enact mean?
to make into law
to offer an objection
to take a stand
to propose a solution
An inspection is a type of
accident
legislation
examination
explanation
What is the POV? Debra was walking a big black Labrador along the beach. The dog was unleashed, but he didn't seem to stray far from her. As Debra walked in the sand, the Labrador bounded through the waves. As the dog fell a few feet behind Debra, she called out to him, "Come on, Duke! Come here boy!" Duke barked, ran from the water, and caught Debra quickly. Duke was sopping wet. He started licking Debra and almost knocked her down. Debra laughed and tried to wipe the paw prints off her outfit.
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
What is the POV? Brandon pressed his nose against the glass case. There it was, Death Fighter 6, the latest video game. Brandon had never wanted anything more. Well, he really wanted Death Fighter 5 too, but this was different. The clerk walked over to him and said, "Is there anything that I can get for you, sir?" Brandon asked, "How much is Death Fighter 6?" The employee said, "$59.99 plus tax, like it says there on the rack, sir." Brandon sighed. This news saddened him. He only had $1.87.
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
What is the POV? As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
What is the POV? The trapeze artist stood high on the platform. The whole crowd was silent. He was working without a net. The trapeze artist rubbed his hands on his knees, grabbed the flying trapeze, and sprung into the air. Just as the trapeze had swung its full length, the trapeze artist released his grip and did a triple flip. He narrowly caught a second trapeze bar and swung from it by his legs. The crowd cheered. Another trapeze artist ascended the platform.
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person objective
3rd person omniscient
What is the POV? . Nolan grabbed the rope. He tried to pull himself up but he knew that he lacked the upper body strength to lift his own weight. "I can't do it," he admitted as he dropped to the mat. The coach blew his whistle and screamed, "Nolan, you get up there and you try again." His face turned red as he shouted orders. Not wanting to make the coach angrier, Nolan lifted himself off the mat and grabbed the rope again. He pulled. Again, Nolan felt weak and intimidated. The coach blew his whistle again.
1st person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
3rd person objective
What is the POV? As the train pulled into the station, we finally met eyes. We had been avoiding this moment, but it was here now. Tears welled. Words choked. We hugged each other awkwardly before I grabbed my bags and jumped on the train. A chapter had ended. Things would never be the same between us again.
1st person
2nd person
3rd person limited
3rd person omniscient
Why is it important to look at multiple Points of View when it comes to history and news?
It is important so I can judge the the facts for myself
It is important to be informed
It is important to read
It is important so I can become a historian
What does it mean to be subjective?
It is factual
It is opinionated
It is abstract
It is hypothetical
What does it mean to be objective?
It is factual
It is opinionated
It is hypothetical
It is abstract
What is a portrayal?
an old picture
a historical drawling
a description of historical figures
a description of a painting
Which of the following is a primary source?
a photograph
a dance
a book
a website
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
A secondary source is a first hand account of an experience
A primary source is a telling of someone's experience
A primary source is a first hand account of an experience
A secondary source is a Fortnite dance
