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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 is most exciting to Carrie about her second job in New York?
(a) It is easier work.
(b) It pays twice as much as her first job.
(c) It is closer to her flat.
(d) It is managed by a very handsome and rich man.

2. Who comes to Carrie's flat demanding money after Carrie has been working for about a month in New York?
(a) Hurstwood's gambling buddy.
(b) The grocer.
(c) A loan shark.
(d) The butcher.

3. Why does Carrie feel she needs to find another job after a month or two?
(a) Her current company is leaving town.
(b) She is not being paid enough.
(c) She does not like her boss.
(d) She is too talented for where she is working.

4. What causes Carrie to get a large contract with the opera house?
(a) Her amazing ability to memorize lines.
(b) Her success in the silent role.
(c) Her popularity with the owner.
(d) Her immense audience of gentlemen suitors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hurstwood see in the lobby of the hotel that makes him incredibly nervous?

2. Where does Hurstwood go for money after leaving the hospital?

3. What causes Carrie to change her mind about turning down an invitation to a party at Mrs. Vance's house?

4. What does Carrie do one night during her show that gets a good laugh from the audience?

5. How does Hurstwood find out about some job openings after a man comes to his flat demanding money?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Carrie finally convinced to leave Hurstwood?

2. What does Hurstwood find awaiting him when he tries to get a job as a trolley driver?

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

4. What makes Carrie feel less guilt about leaving Hurstwood the way she did?

5. Who does Hurstwood think will notice his absence first after he leaves with Carrie?

6. What happens when Carrie is given a silent role in a play?

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

8. What is Carrie's second job in New York?

9. While looking for an acting job in New York, what does Carrie learn she must have in order to succeed?

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

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