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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some girls ask Carrie about her dress?

2. What does Carrie do to Billy's car?

3. What has Chris arranged?

4. What does Carrie think her date is doing?

5. For whom is Carrie waiting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Carrie immediately after the prank by Billy and Chris?

2. What is Margret doing while Carrie is at the prom?

3. What does Margret tell Carrie about her conception and birth?

4. What happens when Carrie tries on her dress for the prom?

5. How did Billy Nolan use his friends with his plan for prom night?

6. What does Carrie do to the building where the prom is being held?

7. What does Billy decide while waiting for the prom queen and king to be announced?

8. How does Carrie feel while she is waiting for Tommy to pick her up for the prom? What does he tell her?

9. How does Carrie feel about her name being on the ballot and what happens during the vote for prom court?

10. What did Cora find out at the school and what does she want to know?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the themes in this novel is about justice. Discuss the following:

1. Trace and analyze the theme of justice throughout the novel. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Carrie thinks she is obtaining justice by killing off the students at the prom. Was she wrong or correct? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. By the end of the novel, has justice been meted out to the guilty parties? Why or why not. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Parents usually hope for the best but often make mistakes.

1. From what has been introduced in the early part of CARRIE, do you think Margret is a good mother? Why or why not? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Why do you think Margret's behavior might have pushed Carrie to do what she did? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

3. Discuss, in depth, this statement: Chris Hargensen's parents were partially responsible for what happened in Chamberlain. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Often, authors will write about "what they know," and sometimes knowing a little about the author makes the books more interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Research and give a brief biographical sketch of Stephen King.

2. What in King's background may have helped King in writing CARRIE? What may have influenced the way he depicts various characters and scenes?

3. Do you think there is always some of the author's own life in his/her novels? Why or why not? Give examples.

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