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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hurstwood do when Carrie suspects Hurstwood's motives for getting her on the train?
(a) Gives her some money.
(b) Lies about Drouet.
(c) Begs her to stay with him.
(d) Promises to make her a big star in New York.

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

3. What allows Carrie to do so well after the third act of the play?
(a) The note sent by Hurstwood.
(b) The attention from her two lovers.
(c) The cheers of the crowd.
(d) Her joy of acting.

4. How do Carrie and Hurstwood decide to communicate in order to keep their affair secret from Drouet?
(a) Mail.
(b) Telegraphs.
(c) Phone calls.
(d) Private messenger.

5. What excites Carrie so much about her budding relationship with Hurstwood before anyone finds out about it?
(a) The financial opportunities.
(b) The chance to leave Drouet.
(c) The secrecy and mystery.
(d) The possibility of true love.

6. What kind of seat does Hurstwood purchase for himself at the play?
(a) He does not buy a seat.
(b) Balcony.
(c) Box seat.
(d) Front row.

7. What does Drouet start doing that changes the way Carrie feels about him?
(a) Drinking excessively.
(b) Comparing her to finer women.
(c) Speaking ill of Hurstwood.
(d) Spending nights away from home.

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

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

10. When does Hurstwood have to be present at the resort?
(a) At closing.
(b) Before any live entertainment begins.
(c) At opening.
(d) At rush hour.

11. What does Hurstwood do to help calm Carrie's nerves on stage?
(a) Throws flowers on stage.
(b) Tells Drouet to go to her and speak encouraging words.
(c) Cheers with much enthusiasm.
(d) Sends a note of love to her.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hurstwood do after Drouet is caught with another woman?

2. What does Hurstwood tell Drouet he will do about the play being put on by Drouet's group?

3. What brings Charles Drouet the greatest joy in the world?

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

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

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