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The Triangle Factory Review

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    What is the controlling idea of “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire”?

    The fire tragedy prompted New York State to pass over thirty new labor laws to ensure that workers would be well protected.

    President Roosevelt made Frances Perkins the secretary of labor to ensure that rural workers would be well protected.

    New York City established a Bureau of Fire Prevention to ensure that workers everywhere would be well protected.

    The New York State legislature created a Factory Investigating Commission to ensure that workers nationwide would be well protected.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    Select the statement that best summarizes the details of “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire” in logical order.

    Investigator Frances Perkins witnesses the Triangle Factory Fire. The Bureau of Fire Prevention’s findings prompt other states to enact protective labor laws.

    After the tragedy of the Triangle Factory Fire, the Factory Investigating Commission’s findings prompt New York to pass thirty-three new labor laws. Investigator Frances Perkins is named secretary of labor and promises to fight for worker safety.

    After the tragedy of the Triangle Factory Fire, the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s findings prompt New York to pass thirty-three new labor laws. Investigator Frances Perkins is named secretary of labor and promises to get all workers life insurance

    Investigator Frances Perkins witnesses the Triangle Factory Fire. The Factory Investigating Commission’s findings prompt other states to enact protective labor laws.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Read the dictionary entry.


    vain \vān\ 1. without purpose or effect 2. showing excessive pride in appearance or achievements 3. treating something sacred in an abusive manner 4. foolish or without sense The word vain as it is used in paragraph 6 of “The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire” best fits which definition?

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