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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What about Hanson does Carrie not like at all when she first lives with him and her sister?

3. Why does Mr. Hurstwood refuse to help his wife show some of their friends around town one night?

4. Why does Carrie not buy a jacket with the money Drouet gave her?

5. How much rent is Carrie expected to pay for staying with her sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Carrie's first impression of her co-workers at the shoe factory?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What excuse does Drouet give when Hurstwood finds him at lunch with a woman other than Carrie?

10. Why does Hurstwood decide to rent a carriage instead of continuing his walk with Carrie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hurstwood's foolhardy and selfish nature wreaked havoc throughout the entire book. What are some examples of this foolish behavior, and how did these actions affect the characters around him? Do you think the author was sending a message through Hurstwood's behavior? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety were two themes that were touched on a number of times throughout the course of this play. What are some of these instances, and how does this affect the characters in these scenes?

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