View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Carrie tell her sister that she is moving out of her house?
(a) She tells her in person.
(b) She calls on the phone.
(c) She sends a telegraph.
(d) She leaves a note.

2. What does Drouet do on his business trips that is revolting to Carrie?
(a) Gambles.
(b) Lounges in bed all day.
(c) Sleeps with other women.
(d) Drinks excessively.

3. What does Drouet discuss with Carrie the morning after her success in the play?
(a) Marriage.
(b) A vacation.
(c) His finances.
(d) His suspicion about Hurstwood.

4. What is Carrie told she is lacking as she tries to find a job in Chicago?
(a) Connections.
(b) Strength.
(c) Age.
(d) Experience.

5. Who is Carrie trying to emulate as her relationship with Drouet begins to change?
(a) The fine ladies that Drouet fancies.
(b) Mrs. Hurstwood.
(c) A lady across the hall.
(d) Her sister.

6. How does Hurstwood pay for the train tickets to New York?
(a) He uses Drouet's money.
(b) He writes a bad check.
(c) He pawns his watch.
(d) He has stolen money from work.

7. How does Drouet find out about Carrie's affair with Hurstwood?
(a) A maid tells him.
(b) Mrs. Hurstwood tells him.
(c) He sees them in the park.
(d) Hurstwood tells him.

8. Why does Carrie's sister insist she keep her horrible job?
(a) She wants Carrie out of the house during the day.
(b) Her husband has just lost his job.
(c) She does not want Carrie to be a quitter.
(d) They need the money.

9. How does Carrie respond in her letter to Hurstwood after receiving one from him while she is out looking for work?
(a) She begs him to explain himself and his lies.
(b) She asks him to forgive her for her impudence.
(c) She tells him goodbye.
(d) She does not respond.

10. How did Hurstwood leave himself open to be sued for divorce?
(a) He quit his job and ignored the letters from the police.
(b) He was unfaithful to his wife.
(c) He did not meet with his wife to make reconciliation.
(d) He ignored the letters of the lawyers.

11. How does Hanson feel about having Carrie out of the house?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is relieved.
(c) He misses the money she brought in.
(d) He is worried.

12. What name does Drouet call Carrie when he is with the group he joins during Carrie's affair with Hurstwood?
(a) Amanda.
(b) Madenda.
(c) Miranda.
(d) Arendida.

13. Why does Carrie feel she can no longer trust Hurstwood after her confrontation with Drouet about her affair?
(a) He has lied to her about his actual success in business.
(b) She finds out he is married.
(c) His wife comes to her and tells her about his lack of fortune.
(d) She hears some horrible rumors about him.

14. What brings Charles Drouet the greatest joy in the world?
(a) Showing attention to ladies.
(b) Playing with children.
(c) Impressing strangers.
(d) Making money.

15. What causes Carrie to lose her first job in Chicago?
(a) Her lack of experience.
(b) Starting a fight with her co-workers.
(c) A cold.
(d) Her slow pace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Carrie and Hurstwood decide to communicate in order to keep their affair secret from Drouet?

2. What would Carrie have had to her name had she decided to leave Drouet as planned?

3. Why can't the audience hear Carrie in the play?

4. What about Hanson does Carrie not like at all when she first lives with him and her sister?

5. Why does Hurstwood not want to divorce his wife even though he loves Carrie?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 645 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample