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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hurstwood not care about Carrie's relationship with Drouet as he begins to pursue her?
(a) He sees Drouet with other women.
(b) He does not like Drouet.
(c) He loves Carrie too much to care.
(d) He is more successful than Drouet.

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

3. Where does Carrie live before the book begins?
(a) California.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Wisconsin.
(d) New York.

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

5. What does Carrie do with Mrs. Hale that makes her very depressed?
(a) Speaks about all the things they wish they had.
(b) Goes on a carriage ride through a luxurious area of town.
(c) Goes to a very sad play.
(d) Sees Drouet at dinner with another woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Carrie afraid to leave the situation with Drouet even though she knows that it compromises her moral virtue?

2. What does Mr. Hurstwood do with Carrie the first time he visits her while Drouet is away?

3. What does Sven spend most of his spare time doing when Carrie first stays with him and her sister?

4. Why does Mr. Hurstwood refuse to help his wife show some of their friends around town one night?

5. When does Hurstwood have to be present at the resort?

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