Main Street: Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quiz: Quick Quiz

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Main Street

Sinclair Lewis

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?

2 of 5
Carol's initial glimpses of Gopher Prairie and also her experience of marriage help convey which of the following human experiences?

3 of 5
References to the pioneer history of Gopher Prairie help to emphasize which of the following ideas?

4 of 5
Lewis's preface shows readers that Gopher Prairie and its inhabitants are symbolic of what?

5 of 5
Carol's interests in trains and books reflect her desire for what?

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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?

2 of 5 Carol's initial glimpses of Gopher Prairie and also her experience of marriage help convey which of the following human experiences?

3 of 5 References to the pioneer history of Gopher Prairie help to emphasize which of the following ideas?

4 of 5 Lewis's preface shows readers that Gopher Prairie and its inhabitants are symbolic of what?

5 of 5 Carol's interests in trains and books reflect her desire for what?