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Main Street
Sinclair Lewis
Study Guide
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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
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
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
Chapters 17-20 Quiz
Further Study
Chapters 17-20 Quiz
1
of 5
Why do Carol and Kennicott go to Minneapolis?
To find a home
To see plays
To seek medical advice
To adopt a child
2
of 5
What kind of club do Carol, Guy, Vida, and others form?
Dramatic
Reading
Tennis
Bridge
3
of 5
What is the public reaction to the poorly performed farce?
Ridicule
Confusion
Praise
Anger
4
of 5
How do the townspeople react when World War I erupts in Europe?
They're indifferent
They're terrified
They're confused
They don't take it seriously
5
of 5
What is Carol's reaction after Kennicott's aunt and uncle move to Gopher Prairie?
Vexation
Amusement
Fascination
Concern
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