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Sullivan’s behavior in paragraphs 4-6 suggests many things about his personality. What characteristics can be attributed to Sullivan based on evidence from these three paragraphs?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
The title of the text is The Great Fire; in the first sentence, what words does Murphy use to hint at the tragedy to come?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
Who wrote The Great Fire
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
What city burned?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
In paragraphs 1-3, what details does the author use to help the reader build a personal connection to the historical figures in the story?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
The author states, “The barn’s loft held over three tons of timothy hay.” What can the reader infer about how this detail could impact the development of The Great Fire?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
Where is a loft?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
Sullivan has to shout, “FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!” From this detail, what can the reader infer about the technology in Chicago at the time?
Chicago
Sullivan ran into a burning barn through a “shower of burning embers,” suggesting he is brave. He cares about saving his neig
They had no telephones or automatic fire alarms that would allow someone to quickly get ahold of the fire department.
area above the main barn
The evening is “unusually warm” and the house is described as “stifling.”
all of the above
Three tons is a huge amount of fuel to grow a fire. Murphy has already mentioned that the wind was “strong and gusting wildly
Jim Murphy
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