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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What about Hanson does Carrie not like at all when she first lives with him and her sister?
(a) He is greedy and vindictive.
(b) He is cold and quiet.
(c) He is nosey.
(d) He is loud.

4. Why does Hurstwood not care about Carrie's relationship with Drouet as he begins to pursue her?
(a) He is more successful than Drouet.
(b) He loves Carrie too much to care.
(c) He does not like Drouet.
(d) He sees Drouet with other women.

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 showers her with gifts.
(d) He promises to take her to New York.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hurstwood tell his friends to do when they go to the play put on by Drouet's group?

4. Where do Carrie and Hurstwood usually have their secret meetings?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hurstwood receive in the mail that lets him know his life is about to change dramatically?

2. What does Hurstwood do when he visits Carrie and sees her depressed?

3. Why is Carrie so afraid to go back to her sister's house after Drouet buys her some winter things?

4. What kind of woman does Drouet tell Carrie he would rather be with as their relationship begins to change?

5. What does Hurstwood try to do when Drouet meets him at the resort the night after meeting Carrie?

6. What does Hurstwood take from the resort after receiving the letter from Carrie telling him their relationship is over?

7. What comment from a friend gives Mrs. Hurstwood the idea that her husband has not been faithful to her?

8. Why was Carrie offered a job at a department store during the slow season?

9. Why was Carrie moving to Chicago at the beginning of the book?

10. What causes Carrie to suspect Hurstwood's motives in getting her on the train to New York?

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