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

2. How much money of his own does Hurstwood have left after Carrie finds her first job in New York?

3. Where does Hurstwood move after Carrie moves out of his apartment?

4. What does Carrie leave for Hurstwood when she moves out of his flat?

5. How does Carrie feel about the couple that moves in to the flat across the hall from her and Hurstwood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Hurstwood's daughter at the end of the book?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Carrie not get to spend any of Hurstwood's extra money on new clothing for herself?

8. What does Hurstwood do to help reduce costs when he stops looking for work?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lola is a minor character whose presence made a big difference in the plot. How did she accomplish this? What are some ways that her presence, however brief, altered the outcome of the plot? What might have happened differently if Lola had not been in the book at all?

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

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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