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Main Street
Sinclair Lewis
Study Guide
Full Text
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–10
Chapters 11–13
Chapters 14–16
Chapters 17–20
Chapters 21–23
Chapters 24–26
Chapters 27–30
Chapters 31–35
Chapters 36–39
Characters
Character List
Carol Kennicott
Dr. Will Kennicott
Main Ideas
Themes
Motif
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-10
Chapters 11-13
Chapters 14-16
Chapters 17-20
Chapters 21-23
Chapters 24-26
Chapters 27-30
Chapters 31-35
Chapters 36-39
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
Further Study
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz
1
of 5
In which of the following ways was Lewis's portrayal of small-town life a departure from popular depictions of his time?
More nostalgic
Less frightening
Less idealistic
More open-minded
2
of 5
Carol's initial glimpses of Gopher Prairie and also her experience of marriage help convey which of the following human experiences?
Finding a home
Disillusionment
Conflict with society
Fulfillment of desires
3
of 5
References to the pioneer history of Gopher Prairie help to emphasize which of the following ideas?
Cowboy spirit
European origins
Antiquated beliefs
Influence of past on present
4
of 5
Lewis's preface shows readers that Gopher Prairie and its inhabitants are symbolic of what?
The human race
Heaven
Worst-case scenario
America
5
of 5
Carol's interests in trains and books reflect her desire for what?
Escape
Friends
Travel
Family
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