Theodor Dreiser -Sister Carrie - Tasks

Theodor Dreiser «Sister Carrie»

chapters 1-4

1. Find the following words and word combinations in the text and translate them into Russian

1 conjecture

equivocal

intuitive

convention as in: conventional behavior

comprehend

2 indifferent

discord as in: discord amongst the group

auspicious

plausible

pretense

3 resolve

obscure

inquire

genial as in: a genial personality

scrutiny

foreman

acquiesce

4 diminutive

divert

solemn

invariably

incessant

sufficient

2. Translate the following passages from English into Russian in writing

• Chapter 1 : From «When a girl leaves her home at eighteen» to «then perverts the simpler human perceptions»

• Chapter2 : From «When she awoke at eight the next morning» to « that she started out this morning to look for work.»

3. Answer the following questions

1. Describe Carrie as she is presented in chapter one.

2. Describe Drouet as he is presented in chapter one.

3. What does Carrie give Drouet before they part?

4. Describe Minnie as she is presented in chapter two.

5. Describe Hanson as he is presented in chapter two.

6. Describe Carrie’s experience hunting for jobs in chapter three.

7. Where does Carrie find employment?

8. Describe Carrie’s relationship with her sister.

9. Does Carrie enjoy living with her sister? Why or why not?

10. Does Carrie enjoy her first day at work? Why or why not?