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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Carrie decide to do with the money Drouet gave her when she meets him the next day?
(a) Buy Drouet lunch.
(b) Buy her niece a coat.
(c) Buy a train ticket.
(d) Return it.

2. What does Mr. Hurstwood do with Carrie the first time he visits her while Drouet is away?
(a) Takes her to the fanciest restaurant in town.
(b) Teaches her a card game.
(c) Takes her to the theater.
(d) Buys her a new outfit.

3. What does Hurstwood say he will do after discussing his affair with his wife?
(a) Take her on vacation.
(b) Take their children.
(c) Hire a lawyer.
(d) Hire two new maids.

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

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

6. What does Carrie's first job in Chicago entail?
(a) Plucking chickens.
(b) Sewing hats.
(c) Cleaning shelves.
(d) Punching holes in leather.

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

8. How does Carrie show Hurstwood that she loves him?
(a) She tells him.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She embraces him.
(d) She blushes and cries.

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

10. What is Drouet doing when he is caught with another woman?
(a) Walking in the park.
(b) Kissing her.
(c) Eating lunch.
(d) Going to the theater.

11. What does Drouet talk to Hurstwood about the night after he meets Carrie?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Business.
(c) Books.
(d) Women.

12. How does Hurstwood get Carrie to come with him after receiving the letter telling him that their relationship is over?
(a) He shows her his divorce papers.
(b) He promises to take her to New York.
(c) He tells her Drouet is injured.
(d) He showers her with gifts.

13. Where does Drouet spend his time the night after he meets Carrie?
(a) A brothel.
(b) His house.
(c) A fancy restaurant.
(d) Searching for Carrie.

14. What does Mrs. Hurstwood tell her husband that she expects from him during his affair?
(a) Discretion.
(b) A divorce.
(c) Financial support.
(d) Honesty.

15. Where do Carrie and Hurstwood usually have their secret meetings?
(a) The resort.
(b) A secluded restaurant.
(c) The train depot.
(d) The park.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Carrie feel she can no longer trust Hurstwood after her confrontation with Drouet about her affair?

2. What does Hurstwood do when Carrie suspects Hurstwood's motives for getting her on the train?

3. Where does Carrie live before the book begins?

4. Who is Mrs. Hurstwood more interested in than her husband?

5. Why does Hurstwood not care about Carrie's relationship with Drouet as he begins to pursue her?

(see the answer keys)

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