Question

sister carrie
by theodore dreiser
she stretched over her bed the evening they set friday—rehearsing hard for a final rehearsal and sister studying once in her room.
“oh, shall i do that?” she said. “i just know i wont succeed.”
at the rehearsal there had been just an appearance. he could not resist the temptation.
“well, he said, “i thought i had been fair, but i see how you feel.”
“oh, i dont know,” said carrie. “im rather shaky.”
“what about you? you come,” he said cordially. “i am with it. i hear people will be indulgent with you. besides, it will be nothing if you do me a sum of your lines. just drive on—soon itll come all right. you will—now be easy.”
adapted from theodore dreiser’s sister carrie, 1900
select the correct answer.
what can you infer about the director’s thoughts regarding carrie’s upcoming performance?
a. he thinks she will give an excellent performance.
b. he thinks she shouldnt worry about the performance.
c. he thinks she will be tempted to change her lines.
d. he thinks she needs more practice.

Explanation:

From Hurstwood's words: "Oh, don't that!" "It isn't worth it. These people will be indulgent with you. Besides, it will be nothing if you do mess some of your lines. Just drive on—you'll come out all right. You will—now be easy", he is reassuring Carrie not to worry about her upcoming performance.

Answer:

B. He thinks she shouldn't worry about the performance