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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What brings Charles Drouet the greatest joy in the world?
(a) Impressing strangers.
(b) Making money.
(c) Playing with children.
(d) Showing attention to ladies.

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

4. 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.

5. 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 tells her Drouet is injured.
(c) He promises to take her to New York.
(d) He showers her with gifts.

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

7. What does Hurstwood tell his friends to do when they go to the play put on by Drouet's group?
(a) Leave half way through.
(b) Cheer for Carrie.
(c) Boo the whole time.
(d) Wear formal attire.

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

9. How does Mrs. Hurstwood find out about her husband's affair with Carrie?
(a) Comments from her neighbors.
(b) Drouet tells her about it.
(c) Hurstwood tells her himself.
(d) She sees them together.

10. What does Drouet do on his business trips that is revolting to Carrie?
(a) Drinks excessively.
(b) Sleeps with other women.
(c) Gambles.
(d) Lounges in bed all day.

11. Why does Drouet beg Carrie not to move out of his apartment?
(a) He still has feelings for her.
(b) He needs her beauty to keep him happy.
(c) He does not want a public scandal on his hands.
(d) He does not want to lose her to an older man.

12. Where is Carrie told she must go to pursue her chosen line of work?
(a) The theater district.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) College.
(d) New York.

13. What does Carrie suggest that she and Hurstwood do the day after her success in the play?
(a) Enroll her in a school for actors.
(b) Get married.
(c) Stop seeing each other.
(d) Run away together.

14. Under whose name is most of Hurstwood's property?
(a) His wife's.
(b) His name.
(c) His employer's.
(d) His father's.

15. Who does Hurstwood see is staying at the same hotel he is?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Carrie.
(c) Drouet.
(d) His boss.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Drouet talk to Hurstwood about the night after he meets Carrie?

3. What surprising news does Drouet tell Carrie about Hurstwood when he confronts her about their affair together?

4. What excites Carrie so much about her budding relationship with Hurstwood before anyone finds out about it?

5. Where does Hurstwood tell Carrie Drouet is when he takes her to the train station?

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