Chapter 17

Quiz for Document 17-4: Theodore Dreiser, Sister Carrie (1900)

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Question 1

Which of the following statements best summarizes what the consumer goods of the department store represent to Theodore Dreiser’s character, Carrie?A. Capitalism creates totemic fetishes that promote false consciousness and alienation.
B. Consumer goods are frivolous items that seem to make some women happy.
C. Possessions are a necessary but ultimately unimportant aspect of the good life.
D. Social identity can only be established through possession of proper consumer goods.

Question 2

Dreiser’s character, Carrie, has become aware of the recently developed department stores throughA. discussions with her friends.
B. letters from her family.
C. newspaper advertising.
D. word-of-mouth on the streets.

Question 3

The pressure to conform created by advertising and reinforced by the social atmosphere of the retail establishments as described by Dreiser, through Carrie, was intended toA. drive demand for goods.
B. enforce political conformity.
C. maintain low consumer prices.
D. promote public order.