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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much rent is Carrie expected to pay for staying with her sister?
(a) $1.40 a month.
(b) $4 a month.
(c) $14 a month.
(d) $40 a month.

2. What keeps Carrie from finding a job when she first starts looking for one in Chicago?
(a) Her lack of skills.
(b) Her shyness.
(c) Her youth.
(d) Her recent sickness.

3. Why does Hurstwood stay in his loveless marriage?
(a) A divorce would be expensive.
(b) He would feel too guilty to leave.
(c) He loves his children.
(d) He feels the image is important.

4. How does Mrs. Hurstwood spend her day?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Gossiping.
(d) Teaching.

5. What does Sven spend most of his spare time doing when Carrie first stays with him and her sister?
(a) Reading the paper and playing with their baby.
(b) Looking for more work to do.
(c) Drinking and sleeping.
(d) Smoking and thinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Hurstwood work at the beginning of the book?

2. Which of the following does Drouet NOT buy for Carrie the day after giving her the $20?

3. Where is the first place in Chicago that Carrie goes to find work?

4. Why does Carrie not buy a jacket with the money Drouet gave her?

5. Where does Carrie live before the book begins?

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