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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. Where does Hurstwood stay after storming out of his house after his wife's accusation of his affair?
(a) The resort where he works.
(b) The Palmer House.
(c) Carrie's apartment.
(d) The Plaza.

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

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

4. What does Hurstwood tell Drouet he will do about the play being put on by Drouet's group?
(a) Help in the direction of it.
(b) Shut it down.
(c) Keep people from attending.
(d) Publicize for them.

5. What does Hurstwood say he must do when he hears about the play being put on by Drouet's group?
(a) Get Carrie out of Chicago.
(b) Shut down Drouet's group.
(c) Attend the play.
(d) Keep Carrie from attending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Carrie trying to emulate as her relationship with Drouet begins to change?

2. How does Hanson feel about having Carrie out of the house?

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

4. What does Carrie suggest that she and Hurstwood do the day after her success in the play?

5. When does Hurstwood have to be present at the resort?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Carrie told to look for a job after being turned down twice on her first day of searching for employment in Chicago?

2. What does Hurstwood tell his friends to expect from the play put on by the Masons?

3. What secrets have Carrie and Hurstwood been keeping from each other during their affair?

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

5. What does Carrie tell Hurstwood he must do if he wants her to leave Drouet and be with him?

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

7. How does Hurstwood react when Drouet tells him about the play being put on by his group?

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

9. Why does Hurstwood decide to try to work out the drama with his wife the day after he storms out of his house?

10. What unexpected news does Drouet hear from a maid the morning after Carrie's success in the Masons' play?

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