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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Hurstwood tell Carrie Drouet is when he takes her to the train station?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) The other side of town.
(c) The country.
(d) New York.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Why does Carrie not allow Drouet to walk her to the train platform?
(a) She is in a hurry.
(b) It would not be proper.
(c) She wants to appear independent.
(d) She does not want her sister to see him.

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

7. 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) His wife comes to her and tells her about his lack of fortune.
(c) She hears some horrible rumors about him.
(d) He has lied to her about his actual success in business.

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

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

10. Why does Hurstwood not want to divorce his wife even though he loves Carrie?
(a) He wants to avoid a scandal.
(b) He knows most of his money would go to his family.
(c) He is afraid of his wife.
(d) It would be too expensive.

11. What question does Hurstwood's wife annoy him with the morning after the Masons' play?
(a) When they will go on vacation.
(b) Why he didn't take her to the play.
(c) Where he was the night before.
(d) Whether or not she can have some money.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Carrie to lose her first job in Chicago?

2. What would Carrie have had to her name had she decided to leave Drouet as planned?

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

4. What does Carrie decide she must do in case Drouet does not choose to come back to her?

5. How does Drouet find out about Carrie's affair with Hurstwood?

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