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Sister Carrie
Theodore Dreiser
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1
of 5
What is Carrie Meeber's social status by the end of the novel?
Wealthy housewife
Poor housewife
Wealthy actress
Poor actress
2
of 5
What is George Hurstwood's social status by the end of the novel?
Destitute homeless man
Rich industrialist
Convicted criminal
Middle class saloon manager
3
of 5
What factor most determines the fortunes of Carrie and Hurstwood?
Fate
Natural selection
Circumstance
Moral virtue
4
of 5
In Dreiser's depiction, what element of social life is subject to constant change?
Environment
Identity
Morality
Power structures
5
of 5
How much information does Dreiser provide about his characters' personal histories before the start of the novel?
Absolutely none
Very little
A fair amount
An extensive amount
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