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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. Carol is described as being the most what in her college class?

2. What type of pelt makes Carol think of Guy's mustache?

3. How many children does Mrs. Bogart have?

4. What does The Red Swede do for a living?

5. What type of shoes does Carol where on the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Dr. Kennicott want Carol to shop at a different grocery store than the one she has been using? How does she feel about this?

2. How does Dr. Kennicott react to Maud's invitation and why does he follow through?

3. On the train ride Carol takes in Chapter 3, how are the passengers described?

4. Carol goes through a phase where she loves being a housewife. Why?

5. The townspeople often ask Carol is she "finds Gopher Prairie pleasing." Why is their interest ironic?

6. When Carol hosts a party in Chapter 6, she creates a wild atmosphere. Describe the game the guests play that is unconventional.

7. In Carol's eyes, how does the country compare to Main Street, and when does she determine this?

8. What is Hugh's reaction upon Carol's description of what lies ahead for them, outside of Gopher Prairie?

9. How does the Christmas holiday affect Carol?

10. When Carol moves to town, how do the other women feel about her and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carol is the main character in the novel "Main Street" and goes through many changes throughout the story. Who is Carol...

Part 1) When she first arrives in Gopher Prairie?

Part 2) When she leaves for D.C.?

Part 3) When she returns to Gopher Prairie?

Essay Topic 2

In "Main Street," the Jolly Seventeen is a group of women claiming to be the elite of Gopher Prairie.

Part 1) Analyze the women who lead the Jolly Seventeen.

Part 2) In what way do the actions of the Jolly Seventeen affect the citizens Gopher Prairie?

Part 3) How does Carol change thanks to the Jolly Seventeen?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Kennicott is an unassuming, country doctor who marries a woman who desires to live a life beyond Gopher Prairie. This is a struggle that affects him throughout the novel yet he continues to love his town and his family. Answering the following, create a profile of this seemingly simple man.

Part 1) Describe Dr. Kennicott.

Part 2) Discuss his relationship with Gopher Prairie and his wife.

Part 3) Analyze the philosophy Dr. Kennicott seems to live by throughout the novel.

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