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

2. What does Drouet do on his business trips that is revolting to Carrie?

3. How many rooms are in the apartment that Carrie shares with Drouet?

4. Why does Carrie's sister insist she keep her horrible job?

5. What does Carrie find has happened in her apartment when she returns from looking for work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What new feeling does Hurstwood have when he takes Drouet and Carrie to dinner after the play?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What job does Carrie decide to take after Drouet moves out of her apartment?

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

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

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

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Laughter and happiness are common themes found in this novel. Where does this come into play, and how does it affect the characters involved in these scenes?

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