Sister Carrie | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Why was Carrie moving to Chicago at the beginning of the book?

Carrie moved to Chicago at the beginning of the novel to find work and a new start in a new place.

2. Why does Sven retire to bed so early every night?

Sven retires to his bed so early because he has to get up very early for work every morning.

3. Where is Carrie told to look for a job after being turned down twice on her first day of searching for employment in Chicago?

After being turned down twice for jobs due to her inexperience, Carrie is told to look for a job at a department store.

4. What is Carrie's first impression of her co-workers at the shoe factory?

Carrie feels that her co-workers at the shoe factory are ignorant and highly lacking in manners and propriety.

5. What does...
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