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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 does Hurstwood harass Carrie about after she finds her first job in New York?
(a) Not caring for him during his illness.
(b) Not making him dinner.
(c) Spending too much money.
(d) Staying at work too long.

2. What does Carrie tell Lola that she does not want to end up with again after all her success on stage?
(a) An unexpected debt.
(b) A sullied name.
(c) Another Hurstwood.
(d) A closet of old clothes.

3. What is Carrie thinking about during her long train ride?
(a) Her fears of what Hurstwood will do with her now.
(b) How Hurstwood tricked her.
(c) How to get back to Drouet.
(d) Becoming an actress in New York.

4. What gives Carrie joy in during her long train ride with Hurstwood?
(a) The thoughts of becoming an actress.
(b) The relief of knowing she doesn't need a job now.
(c) The sights out the window.
(d) The attention from Hurstwood.

5. What is Carrie ashamed to tell Mrs. Vance when they run into each other on the street one day after Hurstwood loses his job?
(a) That her income has dropped.
(b) That her husband lost his job.
(c) That she is so unhappy.
(d) Her new address.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Hurstwood moves Carrie to a smaller flat?

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

3. What does Carrie spend most of her time doing just after she marries Hurstwood?

4. What helps Carrie to forget about Hurstwood after she moves out of his flat?

5. What is most exciting to Carrie about her second job in New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is so strange about the marriage between Carrie and Hurstwood?

7. What shocking news does Hurstwood tell Carrie as they are fighting about his lack of a job?

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

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

10. Why is Carrie so surprised about being able to find a job so fast in New York?

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