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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes the actors in the play to be jealous of Carrie?
(a) Her way with people.
(b) Her beauty.
(c) The admiration she receives.
(d) Her natural talent.

2. How does Carrie respond in her letter to Hurstwood after receiving one from him while she is out looking for work?
(a) She begs him to explain himself and his lies.
(b) She does not respond.
(c) She tells him goodbye.
(d) She asks him to forgive her for her impudence.

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

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

5. What surprising news does Drouet tell Carrie about Hurstwood when he confronts her about their affair together?
(a) Hurstwood has been in cahoots with him all along.
(b) Hurstwood has many girlfriends.
(c) Hurstwood has a grave illness.
(d) Hurstwood is married.

6. What does Carrie decide she must do in case Drouet does not choose to come back to her?
(a) Move back in with her sister.
(b) Find a job.
(c) Find another gentleman lover.
(d) Make amends with Hurstwood.

7. Why does Mr. Hurstwood refuse to help his wife show some of their friends around town one night?
(a) He does not feel like talking to people he does not like.
(b) He is too busy.
(c) He hates being around his wife for longer than an hour at a time.
(d) He has to work.

8. Why does Hurstwood worry that Carrie will not run away with him now?
(a) The planned time for their departure has passed.
(b) It is public knowledge that he is married now.
(c) He knows that she knows he lied to her now.
(d) He no longer has any money because of his impending divorce.

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

10. Who is Mrs. Hurstwood more interested in than her husband?
(a) Her secret lover.
(b) Her neighbors.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her friends at the country club.

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

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

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

14. Who catches Drouet with another woman?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Hurstwood.
(c) Carrie's sister.
(d) Mrs. Hurstwood.

15. Where does Mr. Hurstwood work at the beginning of the book?
(a) A resort and bar.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A country club.
(d) A hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carrie agree to do for Drouet's new group when approached by Drouet?

2. How many rooms are in the apartment that Carrie shares with Drouet?

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

4. What does Carrie think about the men she works with at her first job in Chicago?

5. What is Drouet doing when he is caught with another woman?

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