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"Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis Trivia Quiz

A classic American novel which helped Lewis obtain the first Nobel Prize given to an American author based on Literature in 1930.

A multiple-choice quiz by itsfun4u2c. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
itsfun4u2c

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
281,481

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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187

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This story takes place mainly in which city? Hint

Chicago.

Zenith.

Cato.

Gopher Prairie.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which person was married to George Babbitt? Hint

Paulina.

Tessa.

Myra.

Laura.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the real estate office George Babbitt worked at? Hint

Babbitt-Thompson Realty Co.

Littlefield-Babbitt Real Estate, LLC.

Century 21.

Harcourt, Brace and Co.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of these did Babbitt become popular as? Hint

Actor.

Artist.

Publisher.

Orator.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which character shoots his wife? Hint

Paul Riesling.

Eddie Swanson.

George Babbitt.

Colonel Snow.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these organizations seeks Babbitt as a member? Hint

Good Citizen's League (G.C.L.).

Masonary Men.

Lion's Club.

Future Business Leaders of America (F.B.L.A.).

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was Ida Putiak? Hint

A manicurist that Babbitt attempts an affair with.

A waitress that Paul Reisling courts.

George Babbitt's secretary.

Neighbor of the Babbitts.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Louetta Swanson? Hint

A woman Paul Reisling is caught with by Babbitt.

Another woman, in the story, that is seduced by Babbitt.

Zilla's Lawyer.

A client of Babbitts in need of real estate.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Babbitt carries a long-lasting affair with which woman? Hint

Zilla Riesling.

Eunice Littlefield.

Tanis Judique.

Mrs. Opal Emerson Mudge.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is George Babbitt's companion at the end of the novel? Hint

Myra Babbitt.

Louetta Swanson.

Ida Putiak.

Tanis Judique.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This story takes place mainly in which city?

Answer: Zenith.

Zenith was also the city Lewis featured in his novel, "Dodsworth." Cato was mentioned in "Elmer Gantry" while Gopher Prairie was from "Main Street." The story spends a short time in Chicago.

2. Which person was married to George Babbitt?

Answer: Myra.

George loses lust for Myra which sets in motion Sinclair's use of indiscretions by the main character to produce many articles for the story.

3. What was the name of the real estate office George Babbitt worked at?

Answer: Babbitt-Thompson Realty Co.

Littlefield was Babbitt's neighbor. Harcourt Brace and Co. was a publisher for the novel.

4. Which one of these did Babbitt become popular as?

Answer: Orator.

As a highly regarded speaker, many doors were opened for Babbitt.

5. Which character shoots his wife?

Answer: Paul Riesling.

Zilla survives and Paul is set to serve three years in prison.

6. Which of these organizations seeks Babbitt as a member?

Answer: Good Citizen's League (G.C.L.).

He refuses for most part of the novel until the very end.

7. Who was Ida Putiak?

Answer: A manicurist that Babbitt attempts an affair with.

She basically plays Babbitt for a fool and receives a free dinner at his expense.

8. Who is Louetta Swanson?

Answer: Another woman, in the story, that is seduced by Babbitt.

She and her husband, Eddie live across the street from the Babbitts.

9. Babbitt carries a long-lasting affair with which woman?

Answer: Tanis Judique.

We first meet Tanis when she inquires with Babbitt about a flat for her to occupy. Babbitt becomes intrigued by her and the group of people she hangs with. His behavior becomes known by the people of Zenith and his life takes a spiral spin downwards.

10. Who is George Babbitt's companion at the end of the novel?

Answer: Myra Babbitt.

Myra has a medical emergency which seems to bring common sense back to George. Or maybe he just gives in to what is expected of him?

Source: Author itsfun4u2c

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