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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. How does Carrie feel about the couple that moves in to the flat across the hall from her and Hurstwood?
(a) She is afraid they will recognize her.
(b) She thinks they are flaunting their happiness to her.
(c) She is embarrassed to be seen with them.
(d) She is excited to make new friends.

2. What does Hurstwood do to avoid looking for work?
(a) Sit on park benches.
(b) Sit in hotel lobbies.
(c) Apply for unemployment checks.
(d) Read in the library.

3. Why are there some extra job openings in New York when someone comes to Hurstwood's flat demanding a bill be paid?
(a) A new factory has opened up.
(b) There is a war.
(c) Many people are moving out west for the land.
(d) There is a union strike going on.

4. What does Carrie leave for Hurstwood when she moves out of his flat?
(a) A note saying that she still loves him.
(b) A picture of them together.
(c) Twenty dollars.
(d) Their marriage certificate.

5. Why was Carrie disappointed about her second acting part at the opera house?
(a) It was not the lead.
(b) It was out of her comfort zone.
(c) It was a man's part.
(d) It was silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hurstwood find free bread after being released from the hospital?

2. Why does Hurstwood stop coming home from dinner after a few months of married life?

3. What is Carrie thinking about during her long train ride?

4. What does Hurstwood spend his days doing after Carrie finds her first job in New York?

5. Who surprises Carrie by visiting her at the theater after the height of her success?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hurstwood get a warm bed for the night when he is released from the hospital?

2. What does Carrie realize as she talks with some of her friends from her first job in New York?

3. Why is Hurstwood unable to find employment after his saloon in New York closes?

4. What does Hurstwood do after his first two days working as a trolley driver?

5. Why is so surprising about the marriage proposals Carrie receives in the mail after she finds success on stage?

6. Why is Carrie so confused when the grocer comes to her door demanding his bill be paid?

7. How does Hurstwood respond to the news of Carrie's theatrical success?

8. How does Hurstwood expect to be able to afford his rent and food after Carrie finds her first job in New York?

9. How does Hurstwood feel about his attempt to find a job with the trolley company?

10. What causes Hurstwood deep shame while he is at his new job in New York?

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