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moongchi

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Which of the following statements best expresses the experiences of newly arrived immigrants going through U.S. Customs?
 
  A) They were directed toward agents of restaurants, factories and other businesses seeking workers.
  B) They were required to pay a bribe if they wanted to gain admittance to America.
  C) They were inspected for diseases and sometimes had their names changed by customs inspectors.
  D) They were sent to Ellis Island to await processing.
  E) All of these choices

Question 2

What is the significance of the book Sister Carrie?
 
  A) It was a best-seller among elite, educated Victorian readers who loved its moral about the consequences of prostitution.
  B) It broke with traditional, genteel literary styles to offer a gritty story of an innocent and attractive Wisconsin girl who is seduced by a traveling salesman, moves in with the married proprietor of a fancy saloon, and eventually pursues a theater career.
  C) It was Mark Twain's first book addressing the problems of urbanization.
  D) Its story of interracial love marked a departure from traditional sentimental novels.
  E) None of these choices


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nanny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


moongchi

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Reply #2 on: Jul 4, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 4, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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