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I Circle the letter corresponding to the best answer. Justify your

choice with a quotation from the text.

1 This passage deals with … .

a) the power of money c) the love of a man for a woman

b) a criticism of poverty d) the philosophical value of money

2 Carrie thinks … .

a) it is immoral to own money

b) she will never own anything

c) she can have money like other people

d) money should be in the hands of the elite

3 Carrie intends to use the money she gets … .

a) to invest in business c) to buy things for herself

b) to save for a rainy day d) to help the poor people around her

4 She thinks Drouet is … .

a) a woman-chaser c) an interested man

b) a dishonest man d) a naturally generous person

5 The writer considers that Drouet is … .

a) a speculating fellow

b) the creation of the Devil

c) only interested in helping women out

d) not protected from the difficulties of the world

II Circle True or False and justify your answer by the text. Mark the

key word or words.

1 According to the author, people still cannot understand the true meaning of money.

T

F

2 Carrie’s conception of money was different from that of most

people.

T

F

3 Carrie didn’t like the feel of money in her hands.

T

F

4 Money always helps you under any circumstances.

T

F

5 Carrie felt totally miserable after she had accepted the money from Drouet.

T

F

6 Carrie was not reasonable in her prospects of buying.

T

F

7 Drouet seemed strong because of his position in life.

T

F

III Vocabulary: Match these words from the text with their meaning.

Line Number

Word(s)

Meaning Match

Line 2

comprehended

a

completely

Line 6

as for

b

an extreme shortage of food

Line 9

thoroughly ['θʌɾəlɪ]

c

influenced

Line 11

better off

d

more prosperous

Line 14

starvation

e

outside the limits

Line 17

in part

f

to some degree

Line 21

beyond

g

speaking about

Line 24

evil ['i:vəl]

h

suitable

Line 29

affected

i

understood

Line 32

proper

j

wicked ['wikid]

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