Worksheet-Survivor's Story New York Times

Read the article and answer the following questions:
 

1   How long did it take for the first firefighters to arrive according to witnesses?

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2.  Did firefighters or bystanders try to use fire nets or blankets to catch or rescue victims jumping from building?

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    What happened in most circumstances?

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3.  How many trips were made by the elevator to rescue people?

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     Why did it stop running?

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4.  According to Pauline Grossman how did some people escape from the 8th floor?

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     Why did they stop using this method?

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5.  Had there been fires before in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company?

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    Do you think this had an effect on employee behavior?  How?

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