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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the war, what does Cy develop a positive reputation for?

2. Who is Hugh named after?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 17, what winter activity does Carol partake in?

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

5. Who is Carol excited to call after returning from vacation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Upon moving to Gopher Prairie, Carol makes snap judgments about the citizens who live there, based on the words of a few.

Part 1) What misconceptions does Carol make about the citizens of Gopher Prairie?

Part 2) What are moments in the text where Carol realizes she was too hasty a judge?

Part 3) How does Carol's opinion of the citizens of Gopher Prairie change as she gets to know them?

Essay Topic 3

For a newcomer, communication can be confusing in Gopher Prairie, as much of what is said is delivered with a smile. Discuss the various forms of communication in Gopher Prairie and how these forms of communication manipulate the information being delivered.

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