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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gopher Prairie feel about the Great War, when it begins?

2. What is the name of the theater group Carol starts?

3. What does Dr. Kennicott plan to do but never does?

4. During the war, Carol is a volunteer what?

5. What women did Dr. Kennicott flirt with prior to marrying Carol?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the relationship between Carol and Erik.

Part 1) How does the relationship begin?

Part 2) When does the relationship become serious?

Part 3) How does the relationship in?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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