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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 humiliates his wife in front of others about money?

2. Who does Carol consider a most "considerate" host?

3. What could have blown up Dr. Kennicott and Carol during the amputation?

4. What card game is frequently played by the in-crowd?

5. Dr. Kennicott requests that Carol start grocery shopping where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carol feel is missing in her marriage and how does she try to correct it?

2. What is Carol's response to the film "Right on the Coco"?

3. How does the Christmas holiday affect Carol?

4. What is the reaction of the town when Bea and Olaf die?

5. What is Fern accused of by Mrs. Bogart and what is the effect on Fern?

6. What role does Carol play at the beginning of Chapter 15 and why?

7. The townspeople often talk about money. What are some examples of this and how it affects Carol?

8. The novel Main Street declares what as the "great mystery about a human being?"

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

10. What influence does Carol feel a doctor should exercise in his community?

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

Injustice is not uncommon in Gopher Prairie. Identify and analyze some of the injustices that are accepted and appear throughout the story.

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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