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

Main Street

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?

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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?