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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the in-crowd refer to newcomer Erik as?

2. In Chapter 17's winter outing, what game does the group play?

3. Where does Carol meet Erik?

4. What type of review does the theater group's play receive in the paper?

5. How is Hugh's emotional state described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In order to avoid facing the dull reality of her life, Carol often relies on fantasy. Discuss the various fantasies Carol puts to use to make her life in Gopher Prairie bearable.

Essay Topic 2

As an orphan and an outsider to Gopher Prairie, it appears as though Carol's life follows a path toward loneliness.

Part 1) How does the idea of loneliness appear in the novel?

Part 2) How does Carol react to loneliness?

Part 3) Does Carol run from loneliness or invite it?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Kennicott is a cornerstone of the community, due to his medical experience. How is the medical community portrayed in "Main Street"?

Part 1) Discuss the type of medicine Dr. Kennicott practices.

Part 2) Analyze the type of patients Dr. Kennicott serves.

Part 3) Determine the level of purpose Dr. Kennicott's profession gives him in his life.

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